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



Friday Oct 18, 2024
S2 E5: How We Watch a Movie
Friday Oct 18, 2024
Friday Oct 18, 2024
We walk through The Waltons episode, “The Sinner,” and share how and why we watch movies together. Hear the art of thinking through bad scripts and why most Christians only get to play judgmental hypocrites in Hollywood. All on board Lady Grey.
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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 Sep 27, 2024
S2 E4: Are Personality Tests Just Excuses?
Friday Sep 27, 2024
Friday Sep 27, 2024
We've all seen them. Most have taken a Personality Test in some form, whether Enneagram, Myers-Briggs, StrengthFinders, or even Christian "Spiritual gifts tests."
Do personally tests have insight for us? Or do they merely provide sophisticated excuses to not grow and change?
Taking a questions from their listeners, the Fincher explain their history with personality tests in the ministry world and in their relationship.
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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 Sep 04, 2024
S2 E3. Comparing and Criticizing Cultures
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
We teach kids to be courageous and seek truth but as adults we hide our thoughts and get anxious about stepping on toes. The Finchers practice what they teach their kids to do in this out-of-the-box comparison and critique of the USA and South Africa.
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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



Saturday Aug 24, 2024
S2 E2. Boat Life Expectations Vs Reality.
Saturday Aug 24, 2024
Saturday Aug 24, 2024
Did boat life meet our expectations in these first two months? How were we surprised and what plans do we have next? The Finchers share candidly about their beginnings journey on Lady Grey.
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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



Sunday Aug 11, 2024
S2 E1. Treasures in South Africa
Sunday Aug 11, 2024
Sunday Aug 11, 2024
The Finchers finally share about their first month aboard Lady Grey in South Africa. Listen as they share the many treasures (with some surprises) they have found.
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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




