Back Porch with Dale and Jonalyn

Welcome to our Back Porch. We are authors and artists happily married for over 20 years, parenting two boys, and sharing glimpses of our lives with you. Lean in and listen to our unedited conversations as we share on art, parenting, politics, culture and how our Christian faith colors it all.
Episodes
Episodes



Monday Aug 18, 2025
S3 E2: Why We Home Educate
Monday Aug 18, 2025
Monday Aug 18, 2025
In this episode, we tell our own story of why we pulled our son from the public school system. And we dish about the benefits and downsides of home education. Why do so few people feel capable of home educating their kids? We talk about it. Why do we not push for college, even though we both have graduate degrees? We talk about that to!
Show notes:
HSLDA: Advocates for Homeschooling
Living Room Bible - Dale teaching the story of the Bible
Jonalyn's Studio - Jonalyn's painting and fine art commissioning
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Music credit: https://uppbeat.io/t/simon-folwar/happy-places. License code: J4YSC25BAPNBURAX



Saturday Jul 19, 2025
S3 E1: Why We Believe Boat Life Was Worth it
Saturday Jul 19, 2025
Saturday Jul 19, 2025
Season 3 begins!!
Let's talk about how boat life changed us as move back to the familiar things of land. We've moved into an 150+ year old house that requires a lot of work! We also share how our nomadic life has been going on for 5 years, not merely the one year at sea, and why our best boat friends were French.
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Make sure to check out Jonalyn's studio!
jonalynfincher.com
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Want to understand the Bible for yourself? You'll want to dive into Dale's storytelling and teaching.
Hearing the Bible



Wednesday May 14, 2025
S2 E12: Why We Are Leaving Lady Grey
Wednesday May 14, 2025
Wednesday May 14, 2025
In this final episode of the Lady Grey Podcast (new name for this podcast coming soon!), we talk about what it's like returning to the USA after being gone a year. (Culture shock? Gratitude? Abhorance?) And we explain our perspectives on why we are selling Lady Grey and returning to life on the land.
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CLASSES
eCourses on Thinkific.
BOOKS
Coffee Shop Conversations: Making the Most of Spiritual Small Talk
Ruby Slippers: How the Soul of a Woman Brings Her Home
Living with Questions (for students)
Opening the Stable Door (Christmas Reader)
Long Live the King (Easter Reader)
If you have a topic of question for us or interest in Dale speaking at your event, email hello@dalefincher.com or hello@jonalynfincher.com.
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Music credit: https://uppbeat.io/t/simon-folwar/happy-places. License code: J4YSC25BAPNBURAX



Friday Feb 28, 2025
S2 E11: Puerto Rico Day at Sea
Friday Feb 28, 2025
Friday Feb 28, 2025
Join us (Dale & Jonalyn) during an afternoon sailing the Caribbean and all the thoughts and interruptions that make Lady Grey life so challenging. We share our highlights visiting San Juan and our (recently discovered) family’s cruising style.
If you have a topic or question for us, email hello@dalefincher.com or hello@jonalynfincher.com.
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CLASSES
eCourses on Thinkific.
BOOKS
Coffee Shop Conversations: Making the Most of Spiritual Small Talk
Ruby Slippers: How the Soul of a Woman Brings Her Home
Living with Questions (for students)
Opening the Stable Door (Christmas Reader)
Long Live the King (Easter Reader)
If you have a topic of question for us or interest in Dale speaking at your event, email hello@dalefincher.com or hello@jonalynfincher.com.
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Music credit: https://uppbeat.io/t/simon-folwar/happy-places. License code: J4YSC25BAPNBURAX



Monday Feb 03, 2025
S2 E10: So, who is my neighbor?
Monday Feb 03, 2025
Monday Feb 03, 2025
Let's unpack what Vice President JD Vance said and this hot topic about Christians and who they are supposed to love. In this passionate episode, the Finchers show how Bible verses can be twisted away from their original meaning. Listen to them set the state fora more whole picture of Jesus' parable.
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CLASSES
eCourses on Thinkific.
BOOKS
Coffee Shop Conversations: Making the Most of Spiritual Small Talk
Ruby Slippers: How the Soul of a Woman Brings Her Home
Living with Questions (for students)
Opening the Stable Door (Christmas Reader)
Long Live the King (Easter Reader)
If you have a topic of question for us or interest in Dale speaking at your event, email hello@dalefincher.com or hello@jonalynfincher.com.
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Music credit: https://uppbeat.io/t/simon-folwar/happy-places. License code: J4YSC25BAPNBURAX



Friday Jan 17, 2025
S2 E9: The Christian Underground
Friday Jan 17, 2025
Friday Jan 17, 2025
What is the Christian Underground and why so few people find it?
In this heartfelt, deeply personal episode, we share why we follow Jesus differently and how to identify other members of the underground.
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CLASSES
eCourses on Thinkific.
BOOKS
Coffee Shop Conversations: Making the Most of Spiritual Small Talk
Ruby Slippers: How the Soul of a Woman Brings Her Home
Living with Questions (for students)
Opening the Stable Door (Christmas Reader)
Long Live the King (Easter Reader)
If you have a topic of question for us or interest in Dale speaking at your event, email hello@dalefincher.com or hello@jonalynfincher.com.
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Music credit: https://uppbeat.io/t/simon-folwar/happy-places. License code: J4YSC25BAPNBURAX



Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
S2 E8: A Day in Brazil
Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
It all worked out....
We re-live a day on the island of Fernando de Noronha packed with mishaps and adventures, from buggy breakdowns to grocery store hunting to police and pizza! Come along to hear what our life on the water aboard Lady Grey is like.
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CLASSES
eCourses on Thinkific.
BOOKS
Coffee Shop Conversations: Making the Most of Spiritual Small Talk
Ruby Slippers: How the Soul of a Woman Brings Her Home
Living with Questions (for students)
Opening the Stable Door (Christmas Reader)
Long Live the King (Easter Reader)
If you have a topic of question for us or interest in Dale speaking at your event, email hello@dalefincher.com or hello@jonalynfincher.com.
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Music credit: https://uppbeat.io/t/simon-folwar/happy-places. License code: J4YSC25BAPNBURAX



Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
S2 E7: Our First Passage on Lady Grey
Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
Hello, Dale and Jonalyn here with the dramatic conclusion to our first passage on Lady Grey. We talk of the vulnerability of our first crossing and what we learned.
Free online event! Jonalyn is throwing a Zoom party on her South African observations and paintings: 11/3 at 3pm Eastern. Listen to the first few minutes of this episode for details! You can also RSVP for this event at hello@jonalynfincher.com
Follow our daily adventures on Instagram: @SailingLadyGrey
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CLASSES
eCourses on Thinkific.
BOOKS
Coffee Shop Conversations: Making the Most of Spiritual Small Talk
Ruby Slippers: How the Soul of a Woman Brings Her Home
Living with Questions (for students)
Opening the Stable Door (Christmas Reader)
Long Live the King (Easter Reader)
If you have a topic of question for us or interest in Dale speaking at your event, email hello@dalefincher.com or hello@jonalynfincher.com.
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Music credit: https://uppbeat.io/t/simon-folwar/happy-places. License code: J4YSC25BAPNBURAX




