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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 It Is and Why It Matters (25:13) - 8 Jobs Our Kids Should Know About (30:11) - The College Question (38:48) - The Homeschool Advantage (42:31) - Coming Up in Part 2

Childhood depression is rising. Teen anxiety is up. And online searches for kids' mental health have nearly tripled since last fall. Most parents don't need a statistic to feel it. So what can parents actually do at home, today? Homeschool expert Christy-Faith shares the six things she actively does every day to protect her kids' mental health — and the research behind every one of them.📌 Resource for You: 12-Day Connection Reset ChallengeBuild real connection back into your family with this instant-download challenge.🎁 Free Download: Quote of the Week Notecard"I am the most important part of my homeschool. Everything else is just a tool." — Ready-to-print notecard, totally free.In this episode, you'll learn:Why social media and kids' mental health are more connected than most parents realize — and the one data point that changes everythingWhat a major NIH study found about children's sleep and brain structure — and why sleep deprivation doesn't always look like tiredThe Harvard research on real friendship and child mental health — and why more contact doesn't equal more connectionWhy overscheduled kids are at higher risk for anxiety, lower resilience, and difficulty self-regulatingHow parental stress affects kids — even when you're trying to hide itWhat Christy-Faith considers the most countercultural thing she does as a parent to protect her children's mental healthThe 25-year study that connects chores and contribution directly to mental health for kidsA Fred Rogers quote about emotional health that will stay with youSponsors: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 TrialAzure Standard✔ Homeschool-family-owned company with real, organic food✔ Vetted to be free of harmful preservatives, food colorings, chemicals, and pesticides✔ Use code CHRISTYFAITH15 for 15% off your first order👉 Browse Azure's Grocery, Health & Home ProductsSummit 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:Episode 107: How to Reduce Screen Time for Kids — Christy-Faith's deep dive on screens and the four-question frameworkEpisode 99: The $40 Billion Youth Sports Machine — What overscheduling actually costs our kidsEpisode 54: Social-Emotional Learning: Why Homeschooling Does It BetterFree Quote of the Week Notecard — Ready-to-print, totally freeThe Christy-Faith List — Find homeschool-friendly providers: christy-faiths-list.comThrive Homeschool Community: christy-faith.com/thriveConnect 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 (05:30) - Welcome to The Christy-Faith Show (06:15) - #1: Social Media and Kids’ Mental Health (07:35) - #2: Protecting Their Sleep (09:35) - #3: Curating Real Friendship (15:19) - #4: Defending Unstructured Free Time (18:51) - #5: Taking Care of Your Own Mental Health (23:32) - #6: Building Purpose and Contribution (27:21) - Closing and Quote of the Week

There is a new term making its way through the education world right now — and researchers say it could change how we teach math the way the science of reading changed how we teach kids to read. Christy-Faith and Nathan King of CTC Math unpack the Science of Math movement and what it means for your homeschool.🟢 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).In this episode, you'll learn:What the Science of Math is and why it's gaining momentum nowHow it parallels the science of reading — and what that means for your homeschoolWhat explicit instruction is and why the research supports itWhy so many kids (and moms) develop math anxietyThe difference between mastery-based and spiral math curriculaWhy homeschool families already have a built-in edgeWhat math automaticity is and why it mattersHow to evaluate a homeschool math curriculum based on research, not marketingSponsors: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👉 Browse BJU Press Homeschool CurriculumCTC 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!👉 Visit CTCMath CurriculumLearningRx✔ Proven program to strengthen cognitive skills✔ Backed by 35 years of research✔ Real long-term help for ADHD, dyslexia, and learning challenges — use code HOME50 for $50 off👉 Learn More at LearningRxSummit 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:Education Week — "Debates Over Math Teaching Are Heating Up" (January 2026)The Christy-Faith List — Find homeschool-friendly businesses and providersThrive Homeschool Community — Christy-Faith's membership community for homeschool momsOther episodes for you:From Struggle to Success: Building Confidence in Math with Pat MurrayWhat I Wish I Knew Before Buying Homeschool CurriculumIs It a Learning Disability, a Skill Gap, or Something Else?Connect with Christy-Faith:Instagram — @christy_faith_homeschoolTikTok — @christy_faithWebsiteHomeschool Rising — my book⭐ Love the show? Follow, subscribe, and leave a review wherever you listen — it helps more homeschool families find us! (00:00) - Introduction: The Science of Math (02:23) - Meet Nathan King of CTC Math (04:55) - What Is the Science of Math? (07:33) - Science of Math vs. Science of Reading (13:03) - What Ideal Math Instruction Looks Like (19:07) - What This Means for Your Homeschool (26:37) - Mastery vs. Spiral — What Every Parent Should Know (31:22) - Why Homeschoolers Have the Edge (32:38) - Fun vs. Effective: The Edutainment Question (39:55) - Why Math Automaticity Still Matters

Every spring, testing season arrives — and homeschool families face a question that's equal parts legal, philosophical, and personal. When should homeschoolers use standardized testing — and when should they skip it entirely?🟢 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).In this episode, you'll learn:Why standardized tests were never designed with homeschoolers in mindWhen homeschool testing actually serves your family — and when to skip itWhich standardized test is best for homeschoolers (Iowa, Stanford 10, CAT, MAP Growth, CLT compared)What states require standardized testing for homeschoolers — and alternatives most families don't know existWhether homeschool kids do better on standardized testsFree standardized testing for homeschool prep resourcesHow to use testing strategically — not reflexivelySponsors: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👉 Browse BJU Press Homeschool CurriculumCTC 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!👉 Visit CTCMath CurriculumSummit 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:Homeschool Laws By State — View state requirements BJU Press Online Testing — Iowa Assessments + Stanford 10 onlineFree Quote Notecard — "Fish and tree" quote printableThe Christy-Faith List — Find homeschool-friendly providersThrive Homeschool Community — Build a homeschool with excellenceOther episodes for you:Why Homeschooling High School Isn't As Scary As It SeemsThe 5 Myths of Homeschooling for High SchoolUnderemployment, Student Debt, and the Homeschool AdvantageConnect with Christy-Faith:Instagram — @christy_faith_homeschoolTikTok — @christy_faithWebsiteHomeschool Rising — my book🎧 Love the show? Follow, subscribe, and leave a review wherever you listen — it helps more homeschool families find us! (00:00) - Introduction (04:58) - The Wrong Ruler (07:32) - When Testing Actually Serves You (11:29) - When to Skip Testing (13:46) - Which Test Is Right for Your Family (20:01) - What Your State Actually Requires (21:54) - Wrap-Up + Key Takeaways

Most families Googling the disadvantages of homeschooling are secretly hoping the fears aren’t real. In this episode of The Christy-Faith Show, homeschool expert Christy-Faith takes every fear on the list — socialization, academic gaps, parent qualifications, and the financial question — and follows each one all the way to the research. The answers change everything.🎁 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 this episode, you’ll learn:What the research actually says about homeschooled kids and academic outcomesThe truth about the socialization question every homeschool mom gets askedWhat Vygotsky’s research says about healthy child development and peer relationshipsWhat Brian Ray’s 35+ years of NHERI data shows about homeschool vs. public school outcomesWhether you need a teaching credential to homeschool — and what the data actually showsHow to honestly evaluate whether homeschooling is worth it financiallyWhy homeschooling doesn’t require 7 hours a day — and how working moms make it workSponsors: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 math👉 Get $50 Off Your Cognitive Skills Assessment — use code HOME50True 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:Free Curriculum RecommendationsThe Christy-Faith List — Free directory of homeschool-friendly businesses and providersThrive Homeschool CommunityConnect with Christy-Faith:Instagram: @christy_faith_homeschoolTikTok: @christy_faithWebsite: christy-faith.comBook: Homeschool Rising (00:00) - The Questions Every Homeschool Mom Asks (00:28) - How Christy Changed Her Mind About Homeschooling (04:21) - Introduction (08:16) - The Four Fears — Named Out Loud (09:44) - Fear #1: The Socialization Question (17:37) - What the Research Says About Child Socialization (21:53) - Fear #2: Homeschooled Kids and Academic Outcomes (25:26) - Fear #3: Am I Qualified to Teach My Own Children? (30:05) - Fear #4: Is Homeschooling Worth It Financially? (33:15) - Wrap-Up

Wondering how to reduce screen time for kids when you homeschool — and whether you're actually winning the battle? Christy-Faith, veteran educator and host of The Christy-Faith Show, says homeschool moms are sitting on the answer — the lifestyle they've already chosen is the strategy everyone else is desperately searching for.🎁 Free Resource: Free Homeschool Wellness CheckFor the mom who wants to look at her homeschool honestly and make sure it's in good shape.In this episode, you'll learn:Why being home all day doesn't automatically mean less screen time — and why homeschoolers are sometimes more screen-heavy, not lessWhat the research actually says about screen time recommendations by age — and why the number of hours may be the wrong thing to trackThe crucial difference between screen time that damages your child's brain and screen time that doesn'tWhy limiting screen time for teenagers starts with understanding one specific type of content — and it's not NetflixThe "ugly detox" — what really happens when you pull back on screens and why most parents give up before it's overWhat researchers say kids actually need to be protected from the worst of this — and why it sounds exactly like a typical homeschool dayThe Virginia "ignore button" story and what it reveals about screen time restrictions and government enforcementA simple 4-question framework for evaluating screen time in your home — without the guilt and without the warSponsors: 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 👉 Browse BJU Press Homeschool Curriculum CTCMath ✔ 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! 👉 Visit CTCMath Curriculum Azure Standard Homeschool-family-owned company dedicated to providing affordable organic, natural, and non-gmo groceries, health, home, and garden products. ✔ All vetted to be free of: Harmful preservatives, food colorings, chemicals, pesticides 👉 Browse Azure’s Grocery, Health & Home Products Use code CHRISTYFAITH15 for 15% off your first order Summit 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 & Savings Resources mentioned:Free Homeschool Wellness CheckThe Anxious Generation by Jonathan HaidtThe Social Dilemma — documentary on NetflixHow to Start Homeschooling Part 1/3 (Ep. 101)Finding Homeschool Curriculum & Resources (Ep. 102)Creating Your Schedule & Finding Socialization (Ep. 103)Free New Homeschooler RoadmapThe Christy-Faith List — Find homeschool-friendly providersThrive Homeschool CommunityConnect 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 (07:02) - Screen Time & the Homeschool Paradox (10:23) - Not All Screen Time Is Equal (15:32) - The Real Problem: Social Media (17:22) - TikTok Brain & Popcorn Brain (19:59) - What Researchers Say Kids Actually Need (20:39) - Why Homeschoolers Already Have the Advantage (22:20) - The Virginia "Ignore Button" Story (30:42) - The 4-Question Screen Time Framework

A homeschool mom gets her son tested for dyslexia — he qualifies — and they refuse to give him the diagnosis because he's homeschooled. They called it "failure to educate." Have you ever been interrogated, profiled, or made to feel like a suspect just because you homeschool?Homeschool expert Christy-Faith — author of Homeschool Rising, with over 20 years in education — shares three powerful strategies for handling hostile service providers, explains the power differential homeschool families face at appointments, and introduces the Christy-Faith List: a free nationwide directory connecting homeschool families with businesses and providers who support them.🎁 Free Resource: The Christy-Faith ListFind homeschool-friendly businesses and providers — doctors, therapists, dentists, and more — all in one free, searchable directory.👉 christy-faiths-list.com• $20 Gift Card Giveaway — Share the list with 10 families and get $20 at the Christy-Faith shop• Young Entrepreneur Program (ages 12–17) — Free listing for homeschool kids who run a businessIn this episode, you'll learn:Why homeschool families face a real power differential at doctor's offices and evaluationsHow to pre-screen providers before you're ever in the roomWhat to say to flip the script and play offense instead of defenseHow to know what's in a provider's lane — and what isn'tWhat the Christy-Faith List is and how to use it (it's free)How the Young Entrepreneur program supports homeschool kids ages 12–17How to get a $20 gift card just for sharing the Christy-Faith List with 10 familiesWhy 4 million homeschool families represent real purchasing power — and how to use itResources Mentioned:The Christy-Faith List — Free directory of homeschool-friendly businesses and providers$20 Gift Card Giveaway — Share the list with 10 families and get $20 at the Christy-Faith shopYoung Entrepreneur Program (ages 12–17) — Free listing for homeschool kids who run a businessThrive Homeschool Community — Christy-Faith's membership community for homeschool momsSponsors:Summit Healthshare✔ Save 40–60% vs. traditional health insurance✔ See any doctor — no networks, no permission slips✔ Free labs, office visits, prescriptions on select plans👉 Visit summithealthshare.comBJU Press Homeschool✔ Flexible curriculum to fit your family's needs✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in✔ Hands-on learning for every grade level👉 Visit bjupresshomeschool.com/christyCTC 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!👉 Visit CTC MathLearningRx✔ Proven program to strengthen cognitive skills — attention, memory, reading, and more✔ Backed by 35 years of research✔ Use code HOME50 for $50 off your cognitive skills assessment👉 Visit learningrx.comConnect with Christy-Faith:• Instagram: @christy_faith_homeschool• TikTok: @christy_faith• Website: christy-faith.com• Book: Homeschool Rising🎧 Love the show? Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a homeschool mom who needs it!

Your child is struggling, and you don't know if it's a content gap, a skill gap, or something deeper. Should you change curriculum? Hire a tutor? Get a diagnosis? In this episode, homeschool expert and 20-year education veteran Christy-Faith sits down with Dr. Amy Moore (cognitive psychologist and ADHD mom) and Sandy Zamalis (cognitive skills specialist and former homeschool mom) from LearningRx to give you a clear framework for figuring out what's really going on—and what to do next.If you've ever said, “I don't understand why you don't remember this—I taught this to you last week,” this episode is for you.🎁 Free Resource: The New Homeschooler RoadmapEverything you need to start homeschooling — 8 steps, mapped out, ready to follow.👉 christy-faith.com/the-new-homeschooler-roadmapIn this episode, you'll learn:How to tell if your child has a content gap, a skill gap, or a true learning disabilityWhen to change curriculum vs. when to call in a professionalShould you get a diagnosis? The real pros, cons, and costsWhich specialist to see first when your child is struggling (and which ones to skip)Sudden behavior change vs. lifelong struggle: how to tell if it's medical (like PANDAS) or developmentalWhy learning styles are a myth—and what working memory, automaticity, and prior knowledge actually predictWhy “they'll catch up eventually” is bad advice, based on research with 5,000+ struggling readersWhat cognitive skills training is and why neuropsychologists keep recommending itSponsors: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👉 Visit bjupresshomeschool.com/christyCTC 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!👉 Visit CTC MathLovevery Reading Skill Set✔ 98% of kids improved their reading scores in 6 weeks✔ Follows the science of reading with fun, game-based learning👉 Visit lovevery.com/christyfaith — use code CHRISTY10 for 10% offSummit Healthshare✔ Save 40–60% vs. traditional health insurance✔ See any doctor — no networks, no permission slips✔ Free labs, office visits, prescriptions on select plans👉 Visit summithealthshare.comResources mentioned:LearningRx — Cognitive skills training centers nationwide: learningrx.comThe Brainy Moms Podcast (Dr. Amy Moore & Sandy Zamalis): learningrx.com/brainy-moms-podcastThe Christy-Faith List — Find homeschool-friendly providers: christy-faiths-list.comThrive Homeschool Community: christy-faith.com/thriveAbout our guests:Dr. Amy Moore is a cognitive psychologist, the Director of Psychology and Research for LearningRx, and co-host of the Brainy Moms podcast. She has a master's in early childhood education, a PhD in cognitive psychology, and is an ADHD mom who has ADHD herself.👉 amymoorephd.comSandy Zamalis is a cognitive skills specialist and owner of two LearningRx centers. She is a former homeschool mom who homeschooled from preschool through high school and is part of LearningRx's Homeschool Partnership Program.👉 thebrainymoms.comConnect 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!

If there's one thing we know about homeschool moms, it's that we are really good at giving of ourselves. But somewhere along the way, we picked up this belief that a beautiful life is something we give, not something we get to have.In this episode, Christy-Faith sits down with licensed professional counselor, author, and homeschool mom of four, Debra Fileta, to unpack why so many of us are running on empty and what it actually looks like to care for our souls, not just our schedules. 🛠️ LINKS & RESOURCESFree Homeschooling ResourcesFind everything you need to simplify and strengthen your homeschool journey:Free How to Homeschool GuideFree 5-Minute Homeschool Style FinderFree Guide - 20 Questions to Kickstart Your Deschooling AdventureFree Sample Homeschool Schedules👉 https://christy-faith.com/linksThrive Homeschool CommunityJoin Christy-Faith’s online community and create a homeschool that works for YOUR family—plus access the masterclass on socialization!👉 https://christy-faith.com/thrive The Christy-Faith List A curated guide to homeschool-friendly service providers, businesses, and colleges:👉 https://christy-faiths-list.com Christy-Faith’s Latest Book!📖 Homeschool Rising: Shattering Myths, Finding Courage, and Opting Out of the School System( Includes an entire chapter on deschooling—the step you can’t skip!)👉 Get your copy: https://christy-faith.com/book-homeschool-rising 🎙️ SHOW SPONSORSBJU Press Homeschool ✔ Flexible curriculum to fit your family’s needs ✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in ✔ Hands-on learning for every grade levelFind the perfect fit for your homeschool:👉 Visit https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/christy CTC 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!Start your free trial today:👉 Visit https://payments.ctcmath.com/purchase/homeschool-discount?tr_id=CFTrue North Academy✔ Flexible Learning Options for Grades 6-12: Live, online classes or self-paced courses✔ Future-Ready Programs: Dual Degree and Tech & Trades Diplomas ✔ Faith-Friendly Excellence: Small class sizes, real-world skills, and teachers who share your values.👉 Visit https://truenorthhomeschool.academy to explore courses and enroll today!LearningRx✔ Cognitive skills training that helps with ADHD, dyslexia, and learning challenges✔ 35+ years of proven results and research-backed methodsUse code HOME50 for $50 off your cognitive skills assessment👉 https://learningrx.com 🌟 SPECIAL GUEST Debra Fileta👉 https://debrafileta.com 📖 Soul Care by Debra Fileta 📖 People Skills by Debra Fileta (releases February 17) OTHER EPISODES FOR YOU 👀Episode 88: The Liberation Episode: What Homeschool Moms Truly Don't Care About Anymore🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/the-liberation-episode-what-homeschool-moms-truly-dont-care-about-anymore/Episode 98: Homeschool Mom Burnout: What Your Brain Actually Needs to Recover // Dr. Joe O'Tool🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/homeschool-mom-burnout-what-your-brain-actually-needs-to-recover-dr-joe-otool/ Episode 100: 100 Episodes! Girls' Night with the Inner Circle🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/100-episodes-girls-night-with-the-inner-circle/ 🎧 SHOW RECAP✅ Why burnout isn't a scheduling problem, it's a belief system problem ✅ The three personality types most prone to self-neglect✅ How "soul care" goes deeper than self-care: addressing roots, not just symptoms ✅ The idol of productivity and why homeschool moms struggle to rest ✅ Concentrate and eliminate: the phrase that can change how you approach your calling, marriage, and homeschool This episode is an invitation to stop and remember that Jesus was talking to moms too when He said, "I came that they may have life and have it abundantly."📌 Be sure to like, subscribe, and share this episode with a friend.💬 Which of the three personality types resonated with you? We'd love to hear from you!The Christy-Faith Show | Ep. 104

If you've made it to Episode 3 of the New Homeschooler Series — you're already ahead. In this final episode, Christy-Faith walks you through the last two steps: building a homeschool schedule that works and getting confident about the socialization question.🟢 Free Resource: The New Homeschooler's RoadmapYour step-by-step companion to this entire series — all 8 steps, every link, episode playlists.In this episode, you'll learn:The 3+1+Fun Rule — a daily anchor that ends the Friday failure spiralLoop scheduling and day-of-week scheduling — which fits your seasonWhy the socialization question is built on a lieHow to find community without burning your family outA closing word for every mom still asking "What if I mess this up?"Sponsors: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👉 Browse BJU Press Homeschool CurriculumCTC 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!👉 Visit CTCMath CurriculumLovevery Reading Skill Set✔ 98% of kids improved their reading scores in 6 weeks✔ Follows the science of reading with fun, game-based learning✔ Use code CHRISTY10 for 10% off👉 Visit Lovevery Reading Skill SetAzure StandardHomeschool-family-owned company with affordable organic, natural, non-GMO groceries & home products.✔ Vetted free of: harmful preservatives, food colorings, chemicals, pesticides✔ Use code CHRISTYFAITH15 for 15% off first order👉 Browse Azure's Grocery, Health & Home ProductsSummit 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:The New Homeschooler's Roadmap — free companion guide to this seriesSample Homeschool Schedules — real schedules for every age and stage15 Questions Before Joining a Co-OpHomeschool Rising — Christy-Faith's book (includes full socialization chapter)The Christy Faith List — homeschool-friendly directoryThrive Homeschool CommunityOther episodes for you:How to Start Homeschooling (Part 1/3) — The Legal Stuff & Choosing the Right ApproachFinding Homeschool Curriculum & Resources | How to Start Homeschooling Part 2/3Connect with Christy-Faith:Instagram — @christy_faith_homeschoolTikTok — @christy_faithWebsiteHomeschool Rising — my book⭐ New to the series? Start with Episode 101 (Part 1/3) first — the steps build on each other. (00:00) - Introduction & Series Recap (09:17) - Step 7: Building Your Homeschool Schedule (15:00) - Schedule Styles — Day-of-Week & Loop Scheduling (21:00) - The 3+1+Fun Rule (27:58) - Step 8: Socialization & Community (39:22) - Closing: You Were Made for This

In Episode 2 of the New Homeschooler Series, homeschool expert Christy-Faith walks you through the three steps that must happen BEFORE you spend a dime on curriculum: deschooling, dreaming with your kids, and how to choose homeschool curriculum without wasting money or burning out.🟢 Free Resource: The New Homeschooler’s RoadmapYour free step-by-step companion to this whole journey — all 8 steps, all the links, plus episode playlists organized by your biggest worries. Save it to your desktop — it’s your command center.In this episode, you’ll learn:What deschooling is (and why it’s NOT the same as unschooling)Why skipping deschooling leads to burnout and curriculum regretHow to dream with your kids before you buy anythingThe difference between all-in-one and subject-by-subject curriculumKey tips for buying curriculum without regretsChristy-Faith’s free Curriculum Recommendations (zero paid placements)Sponsors: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👉 Browse BJU Press Homeschool CurriculumCTC 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 math👉 Get $50 Off Your Cognitive Skills Assessment — use code HOME50Summit 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:New Homeschooler’s Roadmap — free step-by-step companion to this series20 Questions to Kickstart Your Deschooling Adventure5-Minute Homeschool Style Finder QuizFree Curriculum RecommendationsHomeschool Rising — Chapter 12 on deschoolingThrive Homeschool CommunityThe Christy-Faith ListOther episodes for you:Episode 101: How to Start Homeschooling Part 1What I Wish I Knew Before Buying Homeschool CurriculumDo You Meet the Qualifications for Homeschooling?Connect with Christy-Faith:Instagram — @christy_faith_homeschoolTikTok — @christy_faithWebsiteHomeschool Rising — my book⭐ New to the series? Start with Episode 101 (Part 1/3) first — the steps build on each other. (00:00) - Welcome & Series Overview (08:55) - Step 4: Deschooling — What It Is and Why It Matters (16:07) - Step 5: Dreaming With Your Kids Before You Build Your Homeschool (20:06) - Step 6: How to Choose Homeschool Curriculum Without Wasting Money (26:35) - Recap & What's Coming in Episode 3

You've been Googling "how to start homeschooling" for hours. Every article says something different, and somehow you're more confused than when you started. In Episode 101, homeschool expert Christy-Faith — with over 20 years in education — gives you three clear steps so you know exactly where to begin.📥 FREE DOWNLOAD: New Homeschooler's RoadmapAll 8 steps, all the links, episode playlists organized by your biggest fears — in one free guide.Download the Free RoadmapIN THIS EPISODE:How to find your state's homeschool laws in plain EnglishWhat notification states and letters of intent actually meanHow to make your exit plan — whether your child is preschool age or currently enrolledThe 9 homeschool styles and why you must know yours before buying curriculumHow to find your homeschool style in just 5 minutesRESOURCES MENTIONED:State Homeschool Laws Pages5-Minute Homeschool Style Finder QuizNew Homeschooler's RoadmapThe Christy-Faith ListThrive Homeschool CommunityHomeschool Rising (Book)SPONSORS: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👉 Browse BJU Press Homeschool CurriculumCTCMath✓ 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!👉 Visit CTCMath CurriculumSummit 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 & SavingsLovevery Reading Skill Set✓ 98% of kids improved their reading scores in 6 weeks✓ Follows the science of reading with fun, game-based learning👉 Visit Lovevery Reading Skill Set - use code CHRISTY10 for 10% offCONNECT WITH CHRISTY-FAITH:Instagram: @christy_faith_homeschoolTikTok: @christy_faithWebsite: christy-faith.comBook: Homeschool Rising (00:00) - The 2AM Homeschool Spiral (12:53) - Step 1: Homeschool Laws by State (18:19) - Step 2: Making Your Exit Plan (22:27) - Step 3: Finding Your Homeschool Style (29:49) - Recap & Your Next Steps

The Christy-Faith Show has reached 100 episodes, and we couldn't think of a better way to celebrate than hanging out with her favorite people. In this special milestone episode, she's joined by Marni, Denise, and longtime friend Jessie for a girls' night style conversation. No fancy agenda, just real talk. They share powerful mom transformation stories from inside Thrive, turn the tables so the guests interview Christy-Faith, and answer listener questions about everything from her homeschool schedule to how she nurtures her marriage while running a business.Pull up a chair, grab your coffee (or that load of laundry), and hang out with them. This one's personal and a whole lot of fun.🛠️ LINKS & RESOURCESFree Homeschooling Resources Find everything you need to simplify and strengthen your homeschool journey: Free How to Homeschool Guide Free 5-Minute Homeschool Style Finder Free Guide - 20 Questions to Kickstart Your Deschooling Adventure Free Sample Homeschool Schedules 👉 https://christy-faith.com/linksThrive Homeschool Community Join Christy-Faith's online community and create a homeschool that works for YOUR family, plus access the masterclass on socialization! 👉 https://christy-faith.com/thriveChristy-Faith's List A curated guide to homeschool-friendly service providers, businesses, and colleges: 👉 https://christy-faiths-list.comChristy-Faith's Latest Book! 📖 Homeschool Rising: Shattering Myths, Finding Courage, and Opting Out of the School System (Includes an entire chapter on deschooling, the step you can't skip!) 👉 https://christy-faith.com/book-homeschool-rising🎙️ SHOW SPONSORSBJU Press Homeschool ✔ Flexible curriculum to fit your family's needs ✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in ✔ Hands-on learning for every grade level Find the perfect fit for your homeschool: 👉 https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/christyCTC 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! Start your free trial today: 👉 https://payments.ctcmath.com/purchase/homeschool-discount?tr_id=CFTrue North Academy ✔ Flexible Learning Options for Grades 6-12: Live, online classes or self-paced courses ✔ Future-Ready Programs: Dual Degree and Tech & Trades Diplomas ✔ Faith-Friendly Excellence: Small class sizes, real-world skills, and teachers who share your values. 👉 https://truenorthhomeschool.academyLearningRx ✔ Cognitive skills training that helps with ADHD, dyslexia, and learning challenges ✔ 35+ years of proven results and research-backed methods Use code HOME50 for $50 off your cognitive skills assessment 👉 https://learningrx.comOTHER EPISODES FOR YOU 👀Episode 88: The Liberation Episode: What Homeschool Moms Truly Don't Care About Anymore 🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/the-liberation-episode-what-homeschool-moms-truly-dont-care-about-anymore/ Episode 89: Why People Get Weird When You Say You Homeschool (and How to Handle It Gracefully) 🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/why-people-get-weird-when-you-say-you-homeschool-and-how-to-handle-it-gracefully/ Episode 98: Homeschool Mom Burnout: What Your Brain Actually Needs to Recover // Dr. Joe O'Tool🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/homeschool-mom-burnout-what-your-brain-actually-needs-to-recover-dr-joe-otool/ 🎧 SHOW RECAP✅ Meet the panel: Marnie, Denise (Thrive mentors), and Jesse (Christy's first homeschool friend) ✅ How to praise kids ✅ Why Christy schedules her self-care and what fills her cup ✅ How she and Scott nurture their marriage after 26 years ✅ Rapid fire fun: coffee orders, guilty pleasure TV, and weird food combos ✅ Christy's biggest epiphany this year✅ Plus, "the hill she'll die on"Whether you've been here since the beginning or you're just discovering this community, this episode is a celebration of YOU—the moms who show up, do the hard work, and keep going.📌 Be sure to like, subscribe, and share this episode with a friend who needs to know she's not alone on this homeschool journey.💬 What's your favorite memory from the last 100 episodes? Drop a comment—we'd love to hear from you!The Christy-Faith Show | Ep. 100

If you’ve ever watched your child lose joy in a sport they once loved, this episode will hit close to home.Christy-Faith and guest Jonathan Carone discuss how youth sports has slowly shifted from play to pressure. What used to be backyard games and simple fun has turned into rankings, money, identity, and adult expectations kids were never meant to carry.This episode is not about blaming parents or coaches. It's not anti-sports either (We love sports and competition!). It is about pausing long enough to ask what our kids actually need, and what really lasts after the last game is played.🛠️ LINKS & RESOURCESFree Homeschooling ResourcesFind everything you need to simplify and strengthen your homeschool journey:Free How to Homeschool GuideFree 5-Minute Homeschool Style FinderFree Guide - 20 Questions to Kickstart Your Deschooling AdventureFree Sample Homeschool Schedules👉 https://christy-faith.com/linksThrive Homeschool CommunityJoin Christy-Faith’s online community and create a homeschool that works for YOUR family.Plus access the masterclass on socialization.👉 https://christy-faith.com/thriveChristy-Faith’s ListA curated guide to homeschool-friendly service providers, businesses, and colleges.👉 https://christy-faiths-list.comChristy-Faith’s Latest Book📖 Homeschool Rising: Shattering Myths, Finding Courage, and Opting Out of the School SystemIncludes an entire chapter on deschooling.👉 https://christy-faith.com/book-homeschool-rising🎙️ SHOW SPONSORSBJU Press Homeschool✔ Flexible curriculum to fit your family’s needs✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in✔ Hands-on learning for every grade level👉 https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/christyCTC Math✔ 50% off favorite online math program✔ Kids learn at their own pace✔ Teaching and grading done for you👉 https://payments.ctcmath.com/purchase/homeschool-discount?tr_id=CFAzure StandardHomeschool-family-owned organic grocery company✔ No harmful preservatives or chemicals👉 https://www2.azurestandard.com/-christy-faith Use code CHRISTYFAITH15 for 15% offLoveveryThe Reading Skill Set follows the science of reading✔ 98% of kids improved in 6 weeks👉 https://lovevery.com/christyfaith Use code CHRISTY10 for 10% off🌟 SPECIAL GUESTJonathan Carone🔗 http://www.healthysportsparents.comOTHER EPISODES FOR YOU 👀Episode 64 | Overwhelmed By Homeschooling? How To Make It Manageable 🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/overwhelmed-by-homeschooling-how-to-make-it-manageable/Episode 80 | Are Homeschool Moms More Patient? 🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/are-homeschool-moms-more-patient/Episode 88 | The Liberation Episode: What Homeschool Moms Truly Don't Care About Anymore 🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/the-liberation-episode-what-homeschool-moms-truly-dont-care-about-anymore/🎧 SHOW RECAP✅ How youth sports slowly shifted from play to pressure✅ Why adult expectations are shaping kids’ identities too early✅ The real odds behind scholarships and elite teams✅ How car rides home can shape a child’s love for the game✅ Why overuse and early specialization lead to burnout✅ The emotional cost of turning kids into trophies✅ What kids remember long after the scoreboard fades✅ How to protect connection without quitting sports✅ Why fun is not optional for healthy development✅ What it looks like to say “I loved watching you play” and mean it✅ How to raise grounded humans, not fragile performersYou are not failing your child if you slow down.You are not letting them down if you choose connection over status.You are allowed to protect their joy.📌 Like, subscribe, and share this episode with a parent navigating youth sports right now.💬 What has sports taught your family so far? Share in the comments or tag Christy-Faith on Instagram.The Christy-Faith Show | Ep. 99

72% of parents get insufficient sleep at least three nights a week. And when we finally get the kids to bed, most of us do the same thing — stay up scrolling because it's the only time that feels like ours. But what if the things we think are recharging us are actually making us more exhausted? In this episode, Christy-Faith sits down with Dr. Joe O'Toole, a neuroscientist and homeschool success story, to unpack the difference between true rest and just escaping. If you're running on empty no matter how much "rest" you get, this conversation will challenge everything you thought you knew about recharging.🛠️ LINKS & RESOURCESFree Homeschooling ResourcesFind everything you need to simplify and strengthen your homeschool journey:Free How to Homeschool GuideFree 5-Minute Homeschool Style FinderFree Guide - 20 Questions to Kickstart Your Deschooling AdventureFree Sample Homeschool Schedules👉 https://christy-faith.com/linksThrive Homeschool CommunityJoin Christy-Faith’s online community and create a homeschool that works for YOUR family—plus access the masterclass on socialization!👉 https://christy-faith.com/thrive Christy-Faith’s List A curated guide to homeschool-friendly service providers, businesses, and colleges:👉 https://christy-faiths-list.com Christy-Faith’s Book📖 Homeschool Rising: Shattering Myths, Finding Courage, and Opting Out of the School System👉 Get your copy: https://christy-faith.com/book-homeschool-rising 🎙️ SHOW SPONSORSBJU Press Homeschool ✔ Flexible curriculum to fit your family’s needs ✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in ✔ Hands-on learning for every grade levelFind the perfect fit for your homeschool: 👉 https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/christy CTC 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!Start your free trial today: 👉 https://ctcmath.com/how-it-works/home-school?tr_id=CF Summit HealthshareHealthcare Plans That Offer More and Cost 40-60% Less Than Traditional Insurance✔ Keep your doctors✔ Major Medical & Preventive Care – Including Holistic✔ $0 Care, $0 Labs, $0 Prescription Programs👉 https://summithealthshare.com/cf🌟 SPECIAL GUEST Dr. Joe O’TooleClinic website: www.lifestreamclinic.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/LifestreamClinic/ The Stinks Book: https://amzn.to/46DwcR5 OTHER EPISODES FOR YOU 👀Episode 64 | Overwhelmed By Homeschooling? How To Make It Manageable 🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/overwhelmed-by-homeschooling-how-to-make-it-manageable/Episode 65 | Homeschooling with Anxiety or Depression: Is It Still Possible? // Stephanie Combs 🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/homeschooling-with-anxiety-or-depression-is-it-still-possible/Episode 80 | Are Homeschool Moms More Patient? 🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/are-homeschool-moms-more-patient/🎧 SHOW RECAP✅ The brain science behind why scrolling and binge-watching are NOT rest—they're escape and numbing, not recovery✅ Rest vs. sleep vs. Sabbath rest: why most exhausted moms are confusing all three✅ Why your brain can't actually multitask (it's called task switching—and it's draining your mental energy)✅ How to schedule true rest when your to-do list never ends—even in the busiest seasons of motherhood✅ The #1 modifiable risk factor for dementia and cognitive decline—and why rest isn't optionalIf you've been running on empty, convincing yourself that late-night scrolling is "me time," this conversation will change how you think about rest, recovery, and what your brain actually needs to recharge.📌 If this episode hit home- like, subscribe, and share it with a fellow homeschool mom who's been running on fumes. 💬 Be honest—what's your go-to "escape" at the end of the day? Scrolling? Netflix? Something else? Drop it in the comments. No judgment here.The Christy-Faith Show | Ep. 98