In April 2013, Jonalyn Fincher was invited to speak at You Lost Me.Live! in Colorado Springs. The “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy in the church starts with things that are difficult to talk about with millennials, including sexuality and the gender war. But instead of fighting these battles with shame, Jonalyn suggests they be overcome with love. Rather than engaging and following culture, the church can create culture. How can we be creative about using this power of culture-changing love? Jonalyn casts vision for churches to change the way they lead culture.

In May 2013, Dale & Jonalyn Fincher were interviewed on Midday Connection about how Christians can connect with the gay community. How can conversations about sexuality and identity be approached without hurting or objectifying others? Dale & Jonalyn talk about the spectrum of biblical interpretation regarding homosexuality and how our own souls are shaped when we talk about issues of sexuality. They offer tools for loving and listening while we engage with others about homosexuality.

In April 2013, Jonalyn Fincher was invited to speak at You Lost Me.Live! in Colorado Springs on the topic of sexuality. We all have anxiety and awkwardness when we talk about anything to do with sex. The millennial generation responds to topics very differently than other generations. But how can we practically bridge the gap with the good news that Jesus came to bring?

In April 2013, Jonalyn Fincher was invited to speak at the Bold Boundaries conference in Chicago. She participated in a Q & A panel on the topic of modesty, exploring how men and women can appreciate beauty in each other. How do we communicate about attraction and cross-sex friendships with young people? Jonalyn joins other panelists to explore ways we can create conversation about modesty, beauty, and cross-sex friendships.

In April 2013, Jonalyn Fincher was invited to speak at the Bold Boundaries conference in Chicago on the topic of modesty. What do words like “modesty” and “sexy” actually mean? Jonalyn explains concepts such as the modesty police and codependent modesty. By unwrapping stories of shame we carry around, Jonalyn suggests how the church’s modesty narrative keeps both men and women from being fully human. She challenges us to appreciate beauty in others and understand how modesty can free us and not be a corset.