AI and Your Homeschool Podcast

The fourth industrial revolution is changing the world our kids will grow up in, but what they need most has not changed. Nancy Manos sits down with Lisa Nehring, founder of True North Academy, to consider what it means to raise children with character, resilience, and creativity in the age of AI. Drawing from 30 years of homeschooling her 5 children, Lisa brings wisdom and perspective to question...

AI can be useful for your homeschool family, but it cannot replace wisdom, relationships, values, or real-life experience. Nancy Manos talks with Dan Sanchez, an AI educator, podcaster, and Christian homeschool dad, about how he uses AI in family life, what he limits for his kids and teens, and how parents can approach AI with clear priorities and biblical wisdom. This conversation offers practica...

What happens when children use AI before they learn to think, research, write, and wrestle through hard things? Nancy Manos and Andrew Pudewa explore the value of practice, memory, skill-building, and real human effort in a world of instant answers. Their conversation offers homeschool parents both caution and encouragement when considering how to guide their children wisely in the age of AI.   SH...

In a world of rapidly changing technology, our kids still need what AI can never replace: real connection. Nancy Manos and Dr. Melanie Wilson, a Christian psychologist turned homeschool mom of six, discuss social skills, mental health, and AI. You’ll learn warning signs to watch for, what kids may really be seeking when they turn to AI for connection, and how to guide them with compassion and disc...

How can AI help a busy homeschool family without adding more complexity? Stephanie Price, a homeschool mom of five, joins Nancy to discuss practical ways AI can simplify everyday life. From meal planning and scheduling to activities for her children, Stephanie shares simple ideas that save time and create more margin for what matters most. Together, Nancy and Stephanie discuss using AI thoughtfull...

How do we prepare our children for a future shaped by AI without outsourcing the skills that matter most? Dr. Seann Dikkers joins Nancy to explore what it means to raise discerning children as AI becomes more woven into everyday life. Together they discuss the opportunities and challenges of AI, the value of real-world learning, and practical ways parents can lead with confidence. Before our child...

How do we raise wise, grounded kids as AI becomes more present in everyday life? Nancy Manos sits down with veteran homeschool advocate and podcaster Connie Albers to talk about discernment, parenting, and how families can approach AI with wisdom and confidence. Their conversation is thoughtful, practical, and encouraging for homeschool families navigating rapidly changing technology. A timely rem...

Hosted by Nancy Manos, this podcast helps homeschool families navigate AI and technology with wisdom, discernment, and confidence, without the hype, fear, or pressure to have it all figured out. In this trailer episode, Nancy shares the heart behind the podcast, why these conversations matter for homeschool families, and how we can prepare our children for a rapidly changing world while staying gr...