The Christy-Faith Show

Ep. 112 - Why Homeschooled Kids Are Better Prepared for an AI World Than Anyone Realizes // Lisa Nehring

April 9, 2026·43 min
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My son Lincoln has wanted to be an attorney since he could pronounce the word. Then AI happened — and everything changed. In this episode, Christy-Faith sits down with Lisa Nehring — 30-year homeschool veteran and founder of True North Homeschool Academy — to talk about what jobs AI will replace, which fields are growing, whether college is still worth it, and why homeschool families already have the structural edge. This is Part 1 of 2.🎁 Free Resource: My Curriculum RecommendationsI spill the tea! No paid sponsorship placements! Grab the list, by subject, of the most reputable homeschool programs on the market (in my opinion).👉 christy-faith.com/download-free-curriculum-recommendationsIn this episode, you'll learn:What the Fourth Industrial Revolution actually is — and why AI is different from every revolution before itWhich white collar jobs are most at risk (and how fast the timeline really is)8 emerging job areas your kids should be building toward right nowWhat jobs AI can't replace — and why the "empath economy" is quietly explodingThe college question: why 25% of colleges are expected to close in the next 10 yearsWhat homeschooling gives our kids that no classroom can — and why it matters more than everHow Lincoln is already getting ahead with an accredited bachelor's degree while still in high schoolWhat's coming in Part 2: the 5 exact skills every kid needs to succeed in an AI worldSponsors:BJU Press Homeschool✔ Flexible curriculum to fit your family's needs✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in✔ Hands-on learning for every grade level👉 View SamplesCTC Math✔ Get 50% off my favorite online math program✔ Adaptive lessons so kids build confidence at their own pace✔ Teaching, grading, and testing — all done for you!👉 Free TrialLearningRx✔ Backed by 35 years of research✔ Real long-term help with ADHD and dyslexia✔ Strengthens attention, memory, reading, writing, and mathUse code HOME50 for $50 off your cognitive skills assessment👉 Get $50 Off Your Cognitive Skills AssessmentTrue North Homeschool Academy✔ Cognia-accredited live online and self-paced courses for grades 6–12✔ Dual degree track or tech & trades diploma✔ Small classes, college-ready rigor, faith-friendly environment👉 Explore Courses & Get StartedSummit Healthshare✔ Save 40–60% vs. traditional health insurance✔ See any doctor — no networks, no permission slips✔ Free labs, office visits, prescriptions on select plans👉 View Health Plans & SavingsResources mentioned:True North Homeschool Academy — Cognia-accredited live online classes, dual degree program, and flexible self-paced options for grades 6–12"Something Big Is Happening" by Matt Schumer — must-read article on logarithmic AI change (search Google)The Christy-Faith List — Find homeschool-friendly businesses and providersThrive Homeschool Community🌟 SPECIAL GUESTLisa Nehring 👉 truenorthhomeschool.academyLive online, accredited classes taught by real teachers who keep your student on track (and un-stress you)Connect with Christy-Faith:Instagram: @christy_faith_homeschoolTikTok: @christy_faithWebsite: christy-faith.comBook: Homeschool Rising🎧 Love the show? Follow, subscribe, and leave a review wherever you listen — it helps more homeschool families find us! (00:00) - Introduction: When AI Changed Our Homeschool (06:24) - Meet Lisa Nehring (07:05) - The Fourth Industrial Revolution, Explained (11:28) - Why This Revolution Is Different (15:38) - Which Jobs Are Actually at Risk (19:22) - Agentic AI: What

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