Purity culture was supposed to guide us toward goodness, but it left many of us afraid of our own bodies, ashamed of desire, and confused about what real intimacy looks like.

Stephanie’s graphic novel Everything in Color tells the story of growing up inside that system and finding a way out toward freedom, integration, and joy.

Stephanie and Josh each bring a distinct lens to this gathering. Stephanie shares as an artist and storyteller, using her work to illuminate how purity culture lodges itself in the body and tells the story of how she was able to reclaim sexuality and selfhood. Josh speaks from the inside, as someone who once promoted these ideas, who now understands the damage they caused, and who is grappling with what repair looks like.

What emerges is conversation without easy answers: a chance to be seen, to make sense of your own story, and to know you're not walking this road alone.

Ticket Proceeds
Your ticket makes this work possible. Part of every sale supports Dahlia Grove, a nonprofit serving women who are survivors of domestic abuse and sexual exploitation. Josh is donating his time, and the remaining proceeds help fund Stephanie’s book tour and her efforts to share this story and conversation with more communities.