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The Deciding Factor
by Deciding Factor
Unlike our ancestors, the war we face today is spiritual. Without the visualization of a physical enemy, it can be easy to fall victim to the snares & traps that so easily beset many men today. At Deciding Factor, we are intent on being the men that God has designed us to be. This means playing offense against the spiritual forces of evil by giving young men a definitive roadmap to a life of purpose & achievement, not ease & comfort. Whether your battles manifest themselves in politics, career, finances, relationships, or personal growth, JOIN US if you want TO WIN. WE ARE THE DECIDING FACTOR!
Episodes
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Je suis Charlie | with Isaiah Woodie
Today America mourns its greatest modern Christian American martyr. Charlie Kirk represents the best of the Conservative movement. A legendary conservative commentator and giant personality in the political sphere, Charlie's impact will echo on forever in American history. The radio waves will...
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Into the Light | with Isaiah Woodie
"For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that shall not be known. Therefore whatsoever ye have spoken in darkness shall be heard in the light; and that which ye have spoken in the ear in closets shall be proclaimed upon the housetops." - Luke 12:2-3 KJV
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Civil War Weekend
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Too Big To Rig | with Isaiah Woodie
This years Presidential election is too important to lose. Which is why we must make sure it is too big to rig. Join us and be The Deciding Factor!
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Aborted Hillbillies | with Isaiah Woodie
Your government does not value your life or your families life. But your neighbors do. Join Us and Be The Deciding Factor!
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And The Winner IS...? | Debate Night (09-10-24)
On this comeback episode of The Deciding Factor podcast, Isaiah breaks down the results of the September 10th debate for the 2024 Election. Through a combination of polling data and astute observations, Isaiah guides you through the thought process of determining a winner for the first debate...
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Strength and Beauty | with Isaiah Woodie (Mens Monday Ep. 19)
Strength and beauty are not often thought of as being related. People don't regard beauty as being strong, or strength as being beautiful. In fact, the two can seem like antonyms at times. But God, in his infinite wisdom has coupled these two characteristics in a divine way. Each needing, and…
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Feeling Good vs. Being Good | with Isaiah Woodie (Mens Monday Ep. 18)
Feeling good is temporary. Being good is eternal. This quote has found its way onto the vision board that I keep in my office, and for a good reason. There is a profound difference between fleeting moments of pleasure and the lasting impact of living a life rooted in goodness. Understanding the...
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Me and My House | with Isaiah Woodie (Theology Thursday Ep. 7)
Every one of us has to make a choice of who we will serve. The Bible makes this very clear. But what isn’t so clearly written, is the responsibility that we hold towards that service, as well as everything that we are accountable for. On today's episode we talk about what it means to serve God,...
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The Mirror of Truth | with Isaiah Woodie (Mens Monday Ep. 17)
Observe the world around you long enough, and you will find that the world is full of lies. From the media, to the politicians, to Hollywood, everyone is trying to sell you a version of reality that just isn’t true. So how do we deal with such deceit in the world? The answer is simple. Accept...
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A Persecuted Republic | with Isaiah Woodie (Civic Saturday Ep. 8)
We have heard it said that power corrupts. As far as history can tell, that saying holds true. No matter what form of government, corruption always finds its way into the heart of those who wield power. It was for this reason that our founding fathers instituted a republic with separation of...
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Stick With It | with Isaiah Woodie (Mens Monday Ep. 16)
Ambition, courage, and conviction are all noble attributes to possess. But any one of these values, if not sustained, can quickly lead to us burning out and leaving our passions and skills behind us. We need all three of these attributes if we are ever going to turn our passions and skills into...
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Importance of Intelligence | with Isaiah Woodie (Mens Monday Ep. 15)
Having a high level intelligence is one of the most coveted attributes on the planet. Everyone wants to be considered smart. This is because being smart is naturally linked to a higher level of success. Of the most famous figures throughout history, there are very few, if any, that we would...
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You're The Villain | with Isaiah Woodie (Men's Monday Ep. 14)
You are the bad guy. This phrase is one that nobody wants to hear. But thats what makes it so important. Every one of us needs a person in our life who is willing to tell us when we are in the wrong. Just like we need to be able to accept the fact that we can be wrong. And we also need to be...
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Love What's Above | with Isaiah Woodie (Theology Thursday Ep. 6)
The physical world is only 1/3 of our being. Then why do we make it our entire focus? Especially when it is actually the least important aspect of our existence. It is this undue attention on the physical world that makes our life more difficult than it needs to be. There is more pleasure to be...
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Chess is Life | with Isaiah Woodie (Mens Monday Ep. 13)
Chess is life. Its difficulty to master and satisfaction to win makes it both a frustrating and worthwhile endeavor. It can not be won easily. There is no cheating, no card counting, or rule bending that can tip the game in your favor. It’s all about what you do. Your ability to perceive the…
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This Lonesome Life | with Isaiah Woodie (Men's Monday Ep. 12)
The world is lonesome. I see it as no mistake that God would make us as individuals. Responsible for our own lives, and capable of making our own decision. There is a cruelty and a kindness to such a design. On the one hand, we are free. To speak, act, and think as we wish is the greatest…
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Babylon Roaring | with Isaiah Woodie (Civic Saturday Ep. 6)
As the 2024 election season is ramping up, Babylon is roaring. But all of this chaos was designed, or at least allowed. Winston Churchill's famous "Never let a good crisis go to waste" is the mantra of the Kingdom of Babylon. As the world descends into crisis, Babylon rises like a phoenix from…
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The Imperative of Masculine Leadership | with Isaiah Woodie (Mens Monday Ep. 11)
Leadership is a very crucial and coveted position. The ability to call the shots, make the decisions, and direct the outcomes. It’s all that anybody wants. It’s why people will spend their whole life trying to climb the corporate ladder, or risk it all to start their own business. The position of...
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Abstain From the Appearance of Evil | with Isaiah Woodie (Theology Thursday Ep. 5)
Modern Christianity is at odds with its traditional counterpart. Historically, Christianity held a very strict attitude against sin, and its affect on the life of a believer. Christians have been known for their abstinence towards a life of sin, and have even been criticized for their sincerity…
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Conquering Each Day | with Isaiah Woodie (Mens Monday Ep. 10)
Each day is a new opportunity, where everything is possible, and anything can happen. This is true of every life that exists on this earth. So then why do we allow each day to pass us by while we mindlessly live within our routines. Routines, in and of themselves, are neither positive nor…
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The Civic Duty of Easter | with Isaiah Woodie (Civic Saturday Ep. 5)
If Genesis 1:1 is true, and the story of the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ is true, then the rest of the Bible is applicable to our life. The fact that we are existing in a created universe, with evidence for the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ that can not be refuted, is…
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Ask Not, Ask What | with Isaiah Woodie (Theology Thursday Ep. 4)
On January 20, 1961 John F. Kennedy repeated the Oath of Office and was sworn in as America’s 35th President. He then turned to the great audience around him, and in keeping with tradition, delivered his inaugural address to the nation. The conclusion to his address began with perhaps his most...
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Modern Renaissance Men | with Isaiah Woodie (Mens Monday Ep. 9)
We often find ourselves looking to history for examples of great renaissance men. Men whose interests covered a vast array of topics and whose expertise was apparent in several areas. Men who were philosophers, warriors, tradesmen, and artists. Men who could satisfy the requirements of any...
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Hard is Easy | with Isaiah Woodie (Men's Monday Ep. 8)
As I look around society today, I notice a lack of purpose and order in the lives of most people. It seems that western culture is lacking a true sense of direction and perspective in life. Despite the wealth of information available to us in the 21st century, we seem to be no more wiser than the...
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Fun vs. Joy | with Isaiah Woodie (Mens Monday Ep. 7)
Fun and Joy sound the same, but they couldn’t be more different. While both of them are associated with happiness, there are stark differences between the two that we must take into consideration. Today we will talk about those differences and why joy is a more admirable pursuit than fun. As…
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The Babylonian End Game | with Isaiah Woodie (Civic Saturday Ep. 4)
Babylon wages war against Zion. It is the tale as old as time itself, but few will listen or understand its truth. The only war that matters in this world is not Russia and Ukraine. It isn't Palestine and Israel. and it isn't America and China. In fact, the participants of this war don't have...
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Importance of Integrity | with Isaiah Woodie (Mens Monday Ep. 6)
Integrity is the foundational virtue of a good character. If that is true, then it begs the question: "Why is there such a lack of integrity?" It is true, and the lack of integrity in todays society is the root cause of a lot of the problems that we are seeing manifest in young people.…
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Humble Service | with Isaiah Woodie (Theology Thursday Ep. 3)
God calls each of us to serve. Many of us wish to serve, but feel as if we don't know how, or that our attempts at service are not well-received. the Bible tells us exactly the attitude to exhibit as we serve others, and how to appropriately serve. All service begins and ends with God in mind. I...
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Institute Order | with Isaiah Woodie (Mens Monday Ep. 5)
Without order, there is no way you can fulfill you purpose. Order is the value that creates an environment for success. If we are going to be productive in our daily lives and provide stability for ourselves and those around us, we have to learn the art of establishing order. Sorry for being late...
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Capable, Confident, and Contrarian | with Isaiah Woodie (Civic Saturday Ep. 3)
Tyrannical Governments hate one thing more than anything else: Capable, Confident, and Contrarian citizens. As tyranny begins to creep back into American government, it is important that we understand how to defeat this tyranny before it takes ultimate control. The only way to do this, is to live…
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Showing Up | with Isaiah Woodie (Men’s Monday Ep. 4)
Today’s episode is a little different, but it fits the theme. In life. There will be days where you don’t feel like showing up. There will also be days when you are ecstatic to show up. The most important thing, and the common denominator, is actually SHOWING UP. Without showing up, we can’t…
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Flee Pleasure | with Isaiah Woodie (Theology Thursday Ep. 2)
The majority of society today prioritizes their comfort and pleasure above most everything else. If it feels good to them and makes them happy, they do it. That is the narrative that has been pushed on society recently. "Do what makes you happy." However, Christians need to reject this idea. As a...
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Believe You Can | with Isaiah Woodie (Mens Monday Ep. 3)
Welcome back to Mens Monday. Today we go over the topic of belief and why it is so important to have a strong sense of belief in yourself. In this episode we will discuss what it means to have belief in yourself, how we can develop that belief, and how we can use that belief to achieve our goals....
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Desire For Action | with Isaiah Woodie (Civic Saturday Ep. 2)
Americans have gotten fatigued with the news cycle the past two years. It seems like every time we turn around there is a new aid package or funding bill that Americans will never legitimately benefit from. In this episode, Isaiah shares his opinion on the newest Ukraine/border spending bill. Not...
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Keep it Simple | with Isaiah Woodie (Mens Monday Ep. 2)
On this episode of Mens Monday, we talk about keeping things simple. Often times we tend to overcomplicate things in order to spur along results quicker. This tactic leads to a quicker burnout and can even drive us away from what actually works. Regardless of what level of progress or success you...
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Good vs. Evil | with Isaiah Woodie (Theology Thursday Ep. 1)
Today is the introduction of a new segment once again. On Theology Thursdays, we will dive into the Bible and pull out theological concepts to determine their significance in our life and how we can act accordingly. On todays very first episode of Theology Thursday Isaiah dives into the concept…
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Weather the Storm | with Isaiah Woodie (Mens Monday Ep. 1)
Welcome to the first episode of Mens Monday. This week our topic is weathering the storms that life may throw at us. In this episode, we discuss the similarities between life and being the captain of a ship. We then use principles that captains follow when weathering storms at sea to help us...
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Vivek The Fortune-Teller | with Isaiah Woodie (Civic Saturday Ep. 1)
On todays episode, the first of a new series, Isaiah dives a little more into the political side. In this ill-structured, conversational toned episode, hear Isaiahs thoughts on Vivek Ramaswamy and the predictions he has made about this race. I hope you enjoy this first episode of Civics Saturday,...
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Win Every Day with The Law of Accumulation | with Isaiah Woodie
Every action we take in life counts for us or against us. It is up to us to make sure that every moment is a step in the right direction that will help us achieve our goals in life. Using the law of accumulation, we can begin to measure the actions that we take and determine if we are winning or...
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New Year, Same You | with Isaiah Woodie
On todays quick New Years episode of The Deciding Factor, Isaiah talks about the dogma surrounding the "New year new me" cliche, and why it just isn't true. He then goes on to explain how you can actually make a difference in your life starting this year if that's what you desire to do. Hopefully...
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Don't Be Yourself | with Isaiah Woodie
You've always heard people say that you should just be yourself. In today's episode Isaiah explores why that might not be the best option at all times. While it is important for us to always come from a place of authenticity, that doesn't mean that we should wear our heart on our sleeve and give...
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Embrace Boring and Win | with Isaiah Woodie
Isaiah is back this week with a new episode discussing the importance of a simple life and the complications of comfort. Comfort is great, but too much of it can be a hindrance to our success. Allow Isaiah to explain to you it is important that we lean into hardship and keep our lives simplistic…
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The Power of Broad Shoulders | with Isaiah Woodie
Shoulders are one of the most important features on a mans body. In this episode, Isaiah dives into the importance of having broad shoulders physically, metaphorically, and physiologically. Not only are broad shoulders important for our physical structure and performance of critical movements…
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Find Your Brother | with Isaiah Woodie
In this episode, Isaiah discusses the importance of having a close friend that can be considered a brother. the Bible tells us that brothers were born for adversity, and this episode gets right to the heart of why that is so true. You may not even realize your need for a brother, but once you…
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Live in Truth | with Isaiah Woodie
Join Isaiah as he dives into the topic of Truth, and why it is important that we live our lives as a testament to truth. In this episode we discuss why it is important to be truthful with yourself, and how being an honest person can have a positive effect on your loved ones as well as your...
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Instruments of Righteousness | with Isaiah Woodie
Listen in on this wilder, less structured episode, where Isaiah talks about the primary pursuit of a Christian life. As Christians, we are called to forsake sin and use our bodies as instruments of righteousness. As hard as that may be, this is the goal that we should all aim for in our walk with...
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10 Ways to Instantly Improve Your Life | with Cameron Hunt and Isaiah Woodie
Listen in as Cameron once again joins us for this informative episode about improving your life. Everyone wants to be a better man, but many men lack the guidance and don't know where or how to start. In this episode, Isaiah delivers 10 things that you can start doing today that will instantly...
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Stoic Christianity | with Isaiah Woodie
Join Isaiah for this controversial conversation about how men specifically should approach their walk with Christ. In this episode, Isaiah lays out the Biblical argument for why Christian men should practice Stoicism in their own life, and how Jesus Christ himself teaches and commands His…
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7 Lessons From Vacation
Sometimes we learn life lessons from some of the most unexpected experiences. Join Isaiah in this weeks episode as he recounts the lessons he learned from his cruise back in March. These 7 lessons are timeless wisdom that are sure to be a help to anyone and can be applied to multiple situations....
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Unlike our ancestors, the war we face today is spiritual. Without the visualization of a physical enemy, it can be easy to fall victim to the snares & traps that so easily beset many men today. At Deciding Factor, we are intent on being the men that God has designed us to be. This means playing offense against the spiritual forces of evil by giving young men a definitive roadmap to a life of purpose & achievement, not ease & comfort. Whether your battles manifest themselves in politics, career, finances, relationships, or personal growth, JOIN US if you want TO WIN. WE ARE THE DECIDING FACTOR!
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