Twenty Seven Good

This week, we’re sharing the little things that make everyday life easier, better, or just a little more fun. From tennis shoe power and chore timers to stocking up for sick season, shopping local, date nights, emergency car bags, and always having something on hand for a friend who stops by, we’re sharing the life hacks we actually use. Then we’re fully embracing fall with the soups, baking, pump...

This week we're talking about what we've been reading lately, the authors we'll automatically read whenever they release something new, books we wish we could experience again for the first time, and Amy's very exciting discovery that you can put a library book on hold online instead of wandering around the library trying to find it. Then the conversation takes a turn when Patt...

This week we're talking about some of the things we've changed our minds about as we've gotten older, from friendships and spending money to homework, school attendance, work boundaries, social media, marriage, and yes, having an “end time” when you go somewhere. We're also sharing a few very little things bringing us a surprising amount of joy lately, including a $7 sleep mask...

We sat down to record this week with absolutely no idea what we were going to talk about... and somehow ended up talking about exactly where we are in motherhood right now! Patty is watching her oldest go to homecoming, listening to high school gossip from the couch, navigating phones and independence, and realizing that the little boy she raised is somehow becoming a teenager who is almost as tal...

It’s fall, y’all!   This week we're sharing our very important and completely unsolicited opinions about all things fall. Pumpkin spice lattes? Maybe. Pumpkin desserts? Absolutely. Carving pumpkins? No thank you. Corn mazes? Also no thank you. Adult Halloween costumes? This one nearly ends the friendship.  We're talking seasonal drinks, fall decorating, pumpkin patches, the pressure of t...

We're back after fair week, and we have some catching up to do!  First, we're giving you a peek into what county fair week actually looks like for our families, because no, we're not just riding rides and eating fair food all day. We're talking months of work with animals, show-day nerves, forgotten white shirts, expensive food, proud mom moments, and why watching our kids grow...

Are you a Martha or a Mary? Because apparently we're both Martha. 😂 This week, Patty kicks things off with the story of two sentimental bracelets that disappeared for weeks, a prayer asking God to help her find them, and the very specific feeling that they were hiding in a pocket somewhere. Then we're diving into Luke 10 and the story of Mary and Martha. Martha is serving Jesus, doing s...

A few weeks of back-to-school chaos have us thinking about what we're filling our minds with when we finally get a minute to ourselves. This week, we're talking about the things we consume every day, from social media and news to TV, true crime, text messages, and everything our algorithms decide we need to see next. Amy shares how following a heartbreaking trial started taking up more s...

Back to school is here, and we're all exhausted! This week we're catching up after the first week of school and talking about the adjustment that comes with getting everyone back into a routine. Amy is figuring out kindergarten, preschool drop-offs, lunches, apps, folders, and approximately 900 things she's afraid she'll forget. Patty is back in the classroom, navigating a high...

What does it actually mean to be content, especially when social media is constantly showing us what everyone else has? This week we're talking about contentment, comparison, and learning to genuinely celebrate the good things happening in other people's lives without letting them make us question our own. We talk about the difference between contentment and settling, why ambition and gr...

Before we dive into back-to-school season, we're catching up on summer adventures, from Amy's trip to California and Patty's day with the kids to new Shop-Vacs, football practice, and the reality that vacationing with your spouse is a great reminder that opposites really do attract. 😂  Then we jump into our back-to-school hot takes! From school lunches and supply lists to first-day...

Life has a way of throwing curveballs when we least expect them. In this episode, we're talking about what it looks like to trust God when plans change, prayers aren't answered the way we hoped, and we're simply trying to take the next faithful step. We share stories from our own lives, reflect on Joseph's incredible journey from the pit to the palace, and talk about finding pe...

In Part 2 of our money conversation, we're talking about the practical side of biblical stewardship. We dive into different money personalities, why understanding your own tendencies can strengthen your relationships, and how budgeting, saving, and spending all have a place when they're done with wisdom and intention. We also discuss the Parable of the Talents, why money tends to magnify...

Money can be one of the hardest topics to talk about, but it's also one of the topics the Bible speaks about most. In Part 1, we're sharing our own money stories, from student loans and first jobs to debt, budgeting, and learning financial lessons the hard way. We talk about how Dave Ramsey first introduced us to biblical stewardship, why debt can quietly steal your freedom, and how our...

Have you ever wished God would just make the next step obvious? This week we're catching up on summer life, from basketball hoops falling on cars, magazine subscriptions, and our favorite summer salads, to a conversation that challenged both of us: How do we know when God is leading us? Using the story of Gideon in Judges 6-8, we talk about Gideon's famous fleece, why God patiently met h...

Summer can feel magical... and surprisingly stressful at times. This week we're talking about everything from popsicles, movie nights, swim lesson disasters, and expensive ice cream runs to the pressure parents often feel to create the "perfect" summer for their kids. We share why one of Patty's boys still remembers unloading hay with the family more than all the vacations, and...

After accidentally exporting an entire episode with no audio, a power outage, and an unexpected week off, we're finally back behind the microphones! This week starts with a catch-up on Patty's trip to Park City to meet her new nephew (Harry V!), help a family adjusting to life with a newborn, and learn the proper etiquette for Spanish olives at a dinner party. Amy shares life at home whi...

This week is part summer catch-up, part favorite things, and part reminder that maybe... not everything is about us. We chat about summer weather, self-tanner recommendations, linen pants, jean shorts, Nuuly clothing rentals, and finding confidence in your style as you get older. We also share what we're loving lately, including Nourish Move Love workouts, strength training, and an inspiring...

This week is a classic catch-up episode packed with everything from flower beds and summer plans to fitness goals, grocery budgets, and the realities of parenting growing kids. Patty shares her latest landscaping adventures, including spreading mulch, planting sunflowers and zinnias, and dreaming up future projects around the farm. The girls swap gardening ideas, talk about favorite flowers, count...

This week’s episode is a little life catch-up mixed with reflections on worry, burnout, parenting, and finding joy in everyday moments. Patty shares about the final stretch of the school year, why May feels like “May-cember” for teachers and parents, and how strange it felt having Charlie away on his Washington, D.C. trip for the week. Amy shares a sweet dentist-day tradition that turned into an a...

This week’s episode is a little life catch-up, a little church reflection, and a whole lot of talking ourselves through worry. Patty shares what spring planting season looks like on the farm right now, including Drive Your Tractor to School Day, growing boys, and the bittersweet reality of watching your kids become independent. Amy opens up about making a big childcare transition for next year and...

This week on 27 Good, we’re clearing the air on a few things from past episodes, including Mother’s Day expectations, Outlander timeline confusion, and why we still absolutely want the cupcakes 😂 We also get into a really honest conversation about boundaries, difficult people, gossip, grace, and the tension between being kind and protecting your peace. How much grace do you extend before it start...

Happy Mother’s Day… and also, why are moms carrying so much pressure around it? 😅 This week we’re chatting honestly about the expectations that come with Mother’s Day, social media comparisons, and learning to let go of the “perfect day” fantasy. Patty shares how she’s changed her mindset around farm life and Mother’s Day during planting season, and Amy tells the story of her most emotional postp...

Episode Summary This week, Amy and Patty catch up on life lately, from books and library mishaps to spring flowers and upcoming trips.  They celebrate a big milestone with Amy’s 10-year anniversary and a kid-free California trip in the works, while also navigating the chaos of busy family schedules, state testing, and everyday life. The conversation takes a meaningful turn as Patty shares a powerf...

This week's episode topic got scrapped once already, so you know it’s honest! We’re talking marriage. Not in a “here’s our expert advice” way. More like, here’s what’s worked, what hasn’t, and the moments that shape it all. From flip flops in cow pastures to learning how to let the small stuff go… yeah. We covered some ground. We talk about:  How we met our husbands and why those early days f...