Reason For Decision
by Jude Fooshay
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About this podcast
Reason For Decision inspires & informs the homeschool speech & debate universe to give their greatest for God.
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- 4 Things To Waste Time On At Tournaments In 2026 · 3 min · Season 6 Episode 2In 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…
- – RFD INSPIRATION 2026 – · 2 min · Season 6 Episode 1Lamentations 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…
- Can AI Be A Good Coach?! · 20 minCan 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…
- Official Season 2 Trailer · 1 minNOW 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…
- Wake up and give thought to your steps | Jude Fooshay · 19 minIn this episode, Jude offers advice and encourages and helps you to evaluate your speech and debate career. .--. .-. --- ...- . .-. -... ... / .---- ....- ---... ---.. /…
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- To Compete Well | Mathis Trimouille · 54 min · Season 5 Episode 8Larry Zhang (RFD marketing manager) interviews Mathis Trimouille, high-ranking Stoa competitor, in this extensive episode. --- All glory to God.
- Exploring NITOC 2025 (Pt. 2) | Mason Rice · 29 min · Season 5 Episode 7At 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…
- Exploring NITOC 2025 (Pt. 1) | Mason Rice · 24 min · Season 5 Episode 6At 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…
- Approaching NITOC 2025 | Vivien White · 18 min · Season 5 Episode 5NITOC 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…
- Structure and Storytelling | Jackson Moody · 28 min · Season 5 Episode 4Successful 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…
- How To Make An Impact | Seth Shearman · 17 min · Season 5 Episode 3Highly 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…
- Key aspects of WINNING LD | Micah Menge · 14 min · Season 5 Episode 2Jude 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…
- Crazy Speech & Debate Stories | Larry Zhang · 17 min · Season 5 Episode 1RFD'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…
- Dealing With Disappointment · 8 min · Season 4 Episode 5Jude (and hopefully you!) begin to understand disappointment a little better. --- All glory to God.
- The Interp Task Force | Micah Kreft, Emily Rose, Zane Enos, Cara Enos · 32 min · Season 4 Episode 4Jude 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…
- Coach of NINE NATIONAL CHAMPIONS | Griffith Vertican · 39 min · Season 4 Episode 2Jude interviews Griffith Vertican, former 14-0 academic debater turned-nationally renowned coach and CEO of the National Institute for Homeschool Debate (NIHD). Jude and…
- What TEN YEARS of experience teaches | Nathan Thomas · 28 min · Season 4 Episode 1Jude 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…
- Reason For Decision LIVE: Tip of the Spear · 7 min · Season 3 Episode 6Join Jude Fooshay at Tip of the Spear, the first all debate Washington tournament of the season! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!)…
- CX And Advanced Speaking | Kai Lebret · 28 min · Season 3 Episode 5In 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…
