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We often tell our kids that God speaks to a rare few in the Bible, yet people expect God to talk to them today. Today the Finchers share some lessons from Jonah, the prophet God spoke to. Jonah didn't like what he said. But why? Let's follow along with Jonah, his running, his reluctance, his visit to an unlikely group. A judgmental man who didn't want to be judgmental for fear of the outcome. His worst fears come true.

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Jonalyn on Instagram: @jonalyn_fincher

Dale on Instagram and Twitter: @ChartingLiberty 

Jonalyn’s original paintings and blog: jonalynfincher.com

Dale’s website: dalefincher.com 

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The Finchers explain their journey of how they started homeschooling their two boys. They connect friendship to their parenting. Listen to how they define education and socialization in ways you may have never heard. 

Show notes: 

Cathy Duffy Reviews website  

Immune: The new book from Kurzgesagt - a gorgeously illustrated deep dive into the immune system

Ep 63: Artificial Intelligence with Special Guest (our 13yo son!) 

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Get your Stories of Jesus for the Modern Family at dalefincher.com.

If you have a topic of question for us or interest in Dale speaking at your event, email [email protected] or [email protected]

Find Dale and Jonalyn online:

Back Porch on Facebook and Twitter: @Soulation

Jonalyn on Instagram: @jonalyn_fincher

Dale on Instagram and Twitter: @ChartingLiberty 

Jonalyn’s original paintings and blog: jonalynfincher.com

Dale’s website: dalefincher.com 

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The Finchers take questions from their audience starting off with this one about the differences between expectations and rules and laws. Hang onto your seats as Dale and Jonalyn tease apart these ideas and show how many good-sounding laws are breaking the backs of good people. 

The question from a listener we cover in this episode: “Is making a rule or law that is morally good ever wrong? Is there a distinction when having expectations, rules and laws in different spaces? i.e. between family or community groups, such as schools or clubs or neighborhoods and larger communities such as countries? And then of course, God.” 

Have your own question? Send it to [email protected].

Show Notes: 

Ep 41: Hope vs Exceptions 

Ep 58: The Jesus You Thought You Knew 

Ep 60: Evangelism - The Art of Inviting Others into Your Life 

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Get your Stories of Jesus for the Modern Family at dalefincher.com.

If you have a topic of question for us or interest in Dale speaking at your event, email [email protected] or [email protected]

Find Dale and Jonalyn online:

Back Porch on Facebook and Twitter: @Soulation

Jonalyn on Instagram: @jonalyn_fincher

Dale on Instagram and Twitter: @ChartingLiberty 

Jonalyn’s original paintings and blog: jonalynfincher.com

Dale’s website: dalefincher.com 

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With some exciting snacks to give this episode a true laid-back flair, the Finchers explain why kids make friends quicker than adults. They share how they’ve found adult friendships to work. Two favorite lines, “We get everything we need from God but he’s not everything we need.” And “You don’t have to be sad that friendships are gone, you can be glad they happened.”

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If you have a topic of question for us or interest in Dale speaking at your event, email [email protected] or [email protected]

Follow Back Porch, now on Twitter! @soulation

Find Dale and Jonalyn online:

Jonalyn on Instagram: @jonalyn_fincher

Dale on Instagram: @ChartingLiberty 

Jonalyn’s original paintings and blog: jonalynfincher.com

Dale’s website: dalefincher.com 

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The Finchers unpack the phrase, “My brother’s keeper,” which has been used by politicians, pastors, and influencers--from local parishes to presidents like Obama--to justify a range of political and social actions. Listen to understand why this phrase, originating from the Bible's first murderer, is poor reason for any policy. Favorite line: “This verse has been used to justify control over things that don’t belong to us.” 

Show notes: Ep 4: Do We Have a Right to Privacy?  

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Get your Stories of Jesus for the Modern Family at dalefincher.com.

If you have a topic of question for us or interest in Dale speaking at your event, email [email protected] or [email protected]

Follow Back Porch, now on Twitter! @soulation

Find Dale and Jonalyn online:

Jonalyn on Instagram: @jonalyn_fincher

Dale on Instagram: @ChartingLiberty 

Jonalyn’s original paintings and blog: jonalynfincher.com

Dale’s website: dalefincher.com 

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The Finchers tease apart SELFISHNESS from SELF-INTEREST. Jonalyn talks about binge/abstinence culture and Dale gives one of the most powerful explanations of how God is the most self-interested Person in the universe. Listen to the end for some real vulnerability from this husband-wife team. 

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Get your Stories of Jesus for the Modern Family at dalefincher.com.

If you have a topic of question for us or interest in Dale speaking at your event, email [email protected] or [email protected]

Find Dale and Jonalyn online:

Jonalyn on Instagram: @jonalyn_fincher

Dale on Instagram: @ChartingLiberty 

Jonalyn’s original paintings and blog: jonalynfincher.com

Dale’s website: dalefincher.com 

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The Finchers bring their thirteen-year-old son--gamer, YouTuber, and 3-D designer--to discuss this hot topic. Is artificial intelligence really intelligent? And what can it offer us? 

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Get your Stories of Jesus for the Modern Family at dalefincher.com.

If you have a topic of question for us or interest in Dale speaking at your event, email [email protected] or [email protected]

Find Dale and Jonalyn online:

Jonalyn on Instagram: @jonalyn_fincher

Dale on Instagram: @ChartingLiberty 

Jonalyn’s original paintings and blog: jonalynfincher.com

Dale’s website: dalefincher.com 

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What does it mean to be "judgmental"? How can we keep from this smug attitude of superiority? Dale and Jonalyn parse how many different ways this word is used, both positive and negative. You'll find this helpful for your conversations. Favorite line: "Calling someone judgmental allows the immoral person to take the moral high ground."

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Get your Stories of Jesus for the Modern Family at dalefincher.com.

If you have a topic of question for us or interest in Dale speaking at your event, email [email protected] or [email protected]

Find Dale and Jonalyn online:

Jonalyn on Instagram: @jonalyn_fincher

Dale on Instagram: @ChartingLiberty 

Jonalyn’s original paintings and blog: jonalynfincher.com

Dale’s website: dalefincher.com 

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The Bible does not present itself as a religious book or a therapeutic text. It presents itself as knowledge. Find Dale’s four accessible steps to bring Bible study back into your home. If you love God, you can do this!

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Get your Stories of Jesus for the Modern Family at dalefincher.com.

If you have a topic of question for us or interest in Dale speaking at your event, email [email protected] or [email protected]

Find Dale and Jonalyn online:

Jonalyn on Instagram: @jonalyn_fincher

Dale on Instagram: @ChartingLiberty 

Jonalyn’s original paintings and blog: jonalynfincher.com

Dale’s website: dalefincher.com 

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