Reason For Decision

In case it isn't clear, I'm being satirical. Colossians 2:8(NIV): See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces of this world rather than on Christ. --- All glory to God.

Lamentations 3:22-23 (NIV): Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. --. --- -.. / -.-. .- -. / -.. --- / -- --- .-. . / - .... .- -. / -.-- --- ..- / -.-. .- -. / .. -- .- --. .. -. . .-.-.- Music recommandation: I Will Never Be The Same - young life kid version Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creat...

Can AI be a good speech and debate coach? In this episode, I analyze responses from ChatGPT* to see what it can do. *using ChatGPT free plan Comment below if you want another episode exploring AI's potential benefits/harms for speech and debate. --- All glory to God.

NOW ANNOUNCING SEASON II. --- Welcome to Season Two of the Reason For Decision podcast. All new content, fresh from the Northwest. Music credit: "Virtuoso" by Monument_Music. --- All glory to God.

In this episode, Jude offers advice and encourages and helps you to evaluate your speech and debate career. .--. .-. --- ...- . .-. -... ... / .---- ....- ---... ---.. / -. .. ...- / - .... . / .-- .. ... -.. --- -- / --- ..-. / - .... . / .--. .-. ..- -.. . -. - / .. ... / - --- / --. .. ...- . / - .... --- ..- --. .... - / - --- / - .... . .. .-. / .-- .- -.-- ... --..-- / -... ..- - / - .... ....

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Larry Zhang (RFD marketing manager) interviews Mathis Trimouille, high-ranking Stoa competitor, in this extensive episode. --- All glory to God.

A brief, unscripted explanation of the plan for RFD. - - - All glory to God.

At NITOC 2025, Mason Rice and Jude Fooshay cruise around ORU campus to give you a taste of the experience that is Stoa. Mason Rice is a WA competitor who excels at making podcasts interesting, awesome and awkward. Listen to the whole podcast to see how. Notable highlights in his career include winning a tournament in impromptu and participating Stoa's first international tournament. Mason and...

At NITOC 2025, Mason Rice and Jude Fooshay cruise around ORU campus to give you a taste of the experience that is Stoa. Mason Rice is a WA competitor who excels at making podcasts interesting, awesome and awkward. Listen to the whole podcast to see how. Notable highlights in his career include winning a tournament in impromptu and participating Stoa's first international tournament. Mason and...

NITOC 2024 tournament champion Vivien White returns to the podcast on this fun NITOC 2025 episode. Vivien and Jude highlight important NITOC topics such as mindset, framework, and even nutrition! --- Vivien White Private Coaching: https://www.instagram.com/miss.vivienwhite/ --- Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/philip-anderson/new-beginnings License code: MVW8SJ34OR0ZF...

Successful competitor Jackson Moody comes on to the show to talk about Interps and LD debate. Jackson has achieved significant placings; notably, winning Open Interp at NITOC and ranking in the top 7 nationally in Duo. Jude and Jackson talk about catering, case structure and interp advice. --- Jude's clothing brand: ⁠https://holyhunger.shop⁠ --- All glory to God.

Highly experienced debater Seth Shearman comes on to the show to explain all about impacts. At the time of release Seth is top 5 nationally in parliamentary debate and has been involved in Stoa for an impressive 6 years. Jude and Seth talk about snacks, introduce the idea of impacts for newer debaters, and discuss whether impacts are mainly Ethos, Pathos or Logos. --- Jude's shop: https://holy...

Jude interviews Micah Menge, RFD Guest Recruiter and experienced debater who is 1st place in LD in WA at the time of release. Jude and Micah discuss why Micah writes nine cases, what his favorite judging philosophy is, and why viewing debate like a board game is beneficial. --- Holy Hunger clothing brand: https://holyhunger.shop --- All glory to God.

RFD's marketing manager Larry Zhang joins Jude on the show as they read and react to stories submitted by speech and debaters. + Check out Jude's clothing brand here: https://holyhunger.shop --- All glory to God.

Jude (and hopefully you!) begin to understand disappointment a little better. --- All glory to God.

Jude hosts an interp party involving Micah Kreft, Emily Rose, Zane Enos, and Cara Enos. They discuss what makes the best interp, how to have enough energy during tournaments, and give a call to action to the Stoa community. ––– Link to join RFD team: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qOKdMbEtFJlyecg_xDcOxebdgTwR1_i8A8C_NyJPcQk/edit?usp=sharing --- Link for Judge Insider free trial ): https://doc...

In this bonus episode, Jude and Jacob explain all the things you need to know about Judge Insider. Wondering what it is? How to use it? If it includes personnel details such as how many dogecoins you purchased last week? Then this episode is for you. Purchase subscription here: https://linktr.ee/reasonfordecision Submit profiles to earn credits here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VXZKx1nSnKq...

In this announcement episode, Jude hosts a fireside-type chat about the revolutionary resource coming out New Year's Day, reads the classic Luke Christmas story, and comes before God in prayer over our Christmas season. You won't want to miss this cozy episode of the Reason For Decision podcast. 🎄🪵🔥 ––– Link to join RFD team: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qOKdMbEtFJlyecg_xDcOxebdgTwR1_i8A...

Jude interviews Griffith Vertican, former 14-0 academic debater turned-nationally renowned coach and CEO of the National Institute for Homeschool Debate (NIHD). Jude and Griffith discuss vehicles such as the cyber truck, Griffith's intriguing entrance into the debate world, how to excel at competitive debate, the accuracy of speechranks, and an underestimated skill in competition. You won't want t...

Jude interviews Nathan Thomas, NIHD private coach and Stoa alumni of ten years. Nathan placed 1st in his state in the Wildcard event just last season and received the Founders Award three years in a row. Nathan and Jude discuss Christmas music, the book that Nathan wrote, and unforgettable speech practices. Check out Nathan's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Hidden-Finals-Excel-Speech-Debate/dp/B...

This is the story of how one Stoa debater took on the NCFCA LD resolution, uncovered a piece of intel hiding in plain sight, and challenged a rival podcast. IRON Access: (removed) Jude's Aff case: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W7TaFasEBZG8JA-0rPD1dv5NGvEMBfjs9uJ-ai1hSjE/edit?usp=sharing RFD Application: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qOKdMbEtFJlyecg_xDcOxebdgTwR1_i8A8C_NyJPcQk/edit?...

Join Jude Fooshay at Tip of the Spear, the first all debate Washington tournament of the season! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/fuzz-buzz ––– All glory to God.

In this episode Jude interviews alumni Kai Lebret. Kai ranked first in his state for four events his senior year, including Extemp and Parliamentary. Jude and Kai discuss a suspicious superpower, examine cross examination, and uncover the truth about speaking personas. Check out the curriculum Kai is working on here: https://classicuscurriculum.com/ ––– All glory to God.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qOKdMbEtFJlyecg_xDcOxebdgTwR1_i8A8C_NyJPcQk/edit?usp=sharing (Announcement episodes are episodes that replace normal weekly episodes for the sake of making an important announcement. They won't happen very often.) ––– All glory to God.