This episode continues on with the Master Gardener theme, while specifically dealing with some more difficult cultural issues, such as the beautiful month of June, celebrations of Life and the need to speak out against a culture of death in many ways.

This podcast is also associated with the "Manna From My Father's Hand" Blog, which can be found at https://manna.shiningriver.com/life

The song associated with this week's content is called "Move On" (by Lisa and Robert Prokopowitz), expressing some of Lisa's own struggles and trusting the Lord to help following Him in the midst of it all. Here is an in-concert video of the song:

https://youtu.be/a4Y8tsK2-8o

Here is a link to preview/purchase this song:

https://lisaprokopowitz.bandcamp.com/track/move-on

This week's podcast episode continues with the gardening theme (touching on the parable of the weeds and the tares) and brings in some other similar timely discussions about things that are real vs. imitation.

Some questions to ponder after you've listened to the podcast:

Which one would YOU choose ... the Real One or the imposter? Which one HAVE you chosen? Which one WILL you choose? Which one will HE choose? Which one represents your heart, wheat or tares?

Lots of questions ... lots of choices ... hope you make the one that leads to Life....

To read the blog associated with this episode:

https://manna.shiningriver.com/realdeal

This week's highlighted song, that closes this episode, is from the Painter of the Heavens CD (produced by and available through Loving Grace Ministries).

https://www.lovinggrace.org

The Lord paints such beautiful things with His Light, not only sunsets and sunrises, but Rainbows as well.

This song, called "Beautiful Light" was written by my husband. Here are the credits:

Beautiful Light (by Robert Prokopowitz)

Lisa Prokopowitz--All Vocals

Bob Both--Acoustic Guitar

Ed Alstrom--Piano

Mike Braun--Drums

Mark Berger--Bass Guitar

Jamie Coan--Electric & Slide Guitar, Violin

Dan Myers--Saxophone

Purchases of the Painter of the Heavens CD will support this wonderful Christ centered ministry (Loving Grace Ministries).

Here is a link to get more info on the CD:

https://www.shiningriver.com/p

"In the beautiful light, yeah, the beautiful light. As I linger here, well, I draw near to You in the beautiful light. And oh, the wonders, the wonders of Your love. They shine so brightly that I just can't get enough."

(From "Beautiful Light", by Robert Prokopowitz, CCLI song # 4376763)

Continuing with the Master Gardener theme, this episode explores Song of Songs 2:14-15, with a discussion about hiding from Jesus as opposed to being hidden with Christ in God, as well as dealing with things in our lives that can hinder the growth of the "garden" of our life.

This episode is associated with the Manna From My Father's Hand blog post, also called "Hidden" that can be found here:

manna.shiningriver.com/hidden

It also has an associated "short" video available here:

https://youtube.com/shorts/k9fWyOb6qM4