by Patrick McDonald | Nov 12, 2021 | Speech Events, Strategy
I have watched more than my fair share of speeches. Whether it be online, in-person, or in competitive speech and debate, I have dedicated minutes — nay! hours — to this endeavor. Some have been incredibly instructive, with facts or points of view that I still...
by Zachary Kos | Nov 8, 2021 | Apologetics, Concept Analysis
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast.” – Ephesians 2:8-9 NIV NCFCA’s Apologetics questions challenge student’s theology and defense of the...
by Luke Castle | Nov 3, 2021 | Apologetics, Speaking, Speech Events
Photo by Joshua Eckstein on Unsplash On the basis that you are competing in a Christian league and choosing to do apologetics, I am willing to assume that you a) currently live in a Christian home b) attend church at least 80% of your Sundays in some...
by Jeremiah Mosbey | Nov 1, 2021 | From Intermediate to Advanced, Team Policy, Technique
https://pixabay.com/en/hallway-round-tube-design-modern-802068/ Everyone does the 2AR differently. Some people use the exact same voting issues and illustrations in every round, while others opt to not have any voting issues at all. Still others choose to opt for a...
by Ben Brown | Oct 27, 2021 | Concept Analysis, Soapbox
As zealous a proponent of high school speech and debate I may be, I’m forced to admit that its practical applications have their limits. Specifically, many might argue that those who succeed in speech and debate are able to do so because they develop skills which...
