{The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge} Adventures in Lutheranism (Homeschool Edition): Competitive Speech and Debate

https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/lutheran-ladies-lounge/20250422133447-LLL_Ep292.mp3
Download Audio File

“Hello, judges, my name is Rachel Bomberger, and I’ll be your next podcast speaker today. My timer is set for 0:00, counting. If all my judges are ready …? Great. Then let’s begin …”

In this Adventures in Lutheranism (Homeschool Edition) episode, Rachel introduces Sarah and Erin to the world of competitive speech and debate and shares the story of her own family’s ongoing involvement with the NCFCA Christian Speech and Debate.

Beginning with an overview of the various speech and debate events and what it’s like to attend a tournament in person, Rachel then answers Sarah and Erin’s specific questions (“How is this part of the kids’ education?,” “What’s the craziest thing they’ve had to debate?,” and the like). At the end of the episode, she puts her cohosts on the spot and challenges them to an on-air impromptu speech round.

To learn more about the two most prominent Christian homeschool speech and debate leagues, visit the links below:

NCFCA, National Christian Forensics & Communications Association

HOME | StoaUSA

Correction: Since time of recording, NCFCA has announced that they will discontinue moot court in future seasons.

Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and on Instagram @lutheranladieslounge. Follow Sarah (@hymnnerd), Rachel (@rachbomberger), and Erin (@erinaltered) on Instagram!

Sign up for the Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge monthly e-newsletter here, and email the Ladies at lutheranladies@kfuo.org.

The Lutheran Ladies Lounge is the podcast produced by KFUO Radio and hosted by Sarah Gulseth, Erin Alter, and Rachel Bomberger. Created for Lutheran ladies to have a place to escape to with inviting conversations, laughter, and fellowship with Lutheran sisters, we invite all of you Lutheran ladies to join Sarah, Erin, and Rachel on the sofa in the Lutheran Ladies Lounge to sit, rest your feet, and stay a while. If you’re a Lutheran lady, join us in our Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge.