AI and Your Homeschool Podcast

What could AI actually help you with as a homeschool parent? Join Nancy for ten simple, practical ideas for using AI to lighten your load. You’ll find ideas for planning your week, adapting lessons, meal planning, field trips, hands-on activities, and more.

Have you ever had one of those weeks when the schedule you so carefully created completely falls apart? AI may be able to help you sort through what still needs to happen,...

Technology continues to change, but our calling as parents remains the same.

Nancy Manos and Israel Wayne discuss how Christian homeschool families can prepare children for a world shaped by AI without responding with fear or simply relying on rules and filters. Together, they consider what technology gives us, what it may take away, and why parents must remain a strong influence in their children’s lives.

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How do we prepare children well for life in the age of AI without introducing technology too early? Heather Haupt, a homeschool graduate and homeschooling mom of five, with three graduates so far, joins Nancy Manos to talk about how we can approach technology wisely and intentionally as our children grow.

Heather’s older children grew up with very limited screen time, yet they had little difficulty learning to use smartphones...

What is the difference between using AI as a tool and using it as a shortcut? Jessica Frierson, a homeschool graduate, homeschool mom of 10, and graphic design professor, joins Nancy Manos to talk about preparing children for a world shaped by artificial intelligence. Jessica shares how she moved from resisting AI to using it thoughtfully, why homeschooling is about formation and not just information, and why struggle is essential ...

AI can save time, support meaningful work, and even help spread the Gospel. But what happens when we welcome it into our homes without asking enough questions? Nancy Manos talks with Misty Phillip, cybersecurity executive and author of The Trojan Horse of the Digital Age, about biblical discernment, privacy risks, family guardrails, deepfakes, and protecting real human connection. You will come away with practical ways to keep AI i...

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 questions many parents are asking: What s...

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 practical encouragement for Christian homes...

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.

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 discernment. Melanie also shares ...

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 thoughtfully, protecting family priorities, an...

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 children learn to use powerful tools, th...

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 reminder th...

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 grounded in truth, character, and fai...