In this episode, I sit down with Suzanne Brown, founder and executive director of Upstate Homeschool Co-op. We discuss how it began, its growth, and where it is headed next, along with the backstory that led her to create it for families in the Upstate. Along the way, Suzanne shares thoughts on family life, raising kids, and the lessons she is learning as she goes. If you are interested in learning more about Upstate Homeschool Co-op, visit upstatecoop.org.

I’m excited to share The Mathis Show’s 2025 Guests’ Book Reviews. You’ll hear from several guests, each sharing their top three books of the year, plus a quick overview of why each one stood out. The full list is included at the end of the video. Enjoy!0:00 Intro0:02 Luke Vernon30:03 Courtney Brown46:13 Grace White58:44 Julie Mathis1:14:27 Sam Brown1:31:29 Riley Wase2:02:50 Jamie Dula2:23:59 Maddi Mathis2:38:15 Mark Mathis3:05:22 The Mathis’3:37:00 All Books

THANK YOU to everyone who has come on and been willing to share their stories. I have thoroughly enjoyed learning more about everyone. My hope remains that others are learning new things and taking life lessons from each episode. I plan to continue uploading videos weekly in 2026. If anyone has recommendations or would like to be a guest, please reach out. Thank you again to everyone for making this possible!