Twenty Seven Good

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...

Life lately feels a little… chaotic. From full schedules and constant juggling to birthday parties, toddler tantrums, and trying to keep up with it all, we’re just catching up on real life. In this episode, we talk about:  The mental load of juggling home, work, and everything in between   Why it feels like you can never do it all at once   Birthday party chaos and homemade cake expectations   Sta...

We are back after an unplanned week off and wow, do we have stories! From a full-on stomach bug takeover at a hotel to finishing 40 days without sugar, this one is a mix of chaos, honesty, and a reminder we all need. We talk about:  What happened when the episode audio failed   A wild weekend involving sick kids, zero sleep, and mom survival mode   What 40 days without sugar actually changed   Eas...

We’re back with another round of hot takes, and this time we’re going a little deeper. From kindness, or the lack of it on social media, to parenting, busyness, tipping culture, marriage dynamics, and letting kids struggle, we’re sharing honest opinions while reminding ourselves these are just that, opinions. We kick things off with James 1:19 and a simple truth. Hot takes are easy, but grace is h...

In this episode, we talk about growth, the kind that feels slow, seasonal, and often a little hidden at first. We kick things off with a question from church: where is God challenging you to grow right now? Patty shares how that question is reshaping the way she sees her role on the farm and the season she is in with her boys getting older. Amy shares a recent reflection that has stuck with her de...

In this episode, we kick things off with a little life lately catch up. Patty just got back from a staff versus student basketball game and is fully in her sports mom era. Amy shares about a recent family trip, the realities of traveling with little kids, and the final stretch of potty training life. From there, the conversation turns into a fun and honest hot takes episode. We share our thoughts...

In this episode, we talk about contentment and the comparison trap. We get real about how scrolling can leave you feeling worse, what we tend to compare most, and why what you envy might not even be your path. We cover the spiritual cost of comparison, how to protect your heart, and a few simple ways to get your gratitude back online. Spoiler, we also drop a truly heroic number of cliche sayings,...

Episode summary This week is a classic real life catch up that turns into a heart check. Amy is tracking food again, fighting a wrist injury from shoveling snow, and feeling stuck in Leviticus. Patty is ready to go full spring cleaning mode and is basically one dumpster away from becoming unstoppable. Somewhere between washing sheets, purging toys, and debating screens, the conversation takes a tu...

Episode Summary: In this episode, we catch up after a week apart and share two very different life updates. One of us just got back from a warm, sunshine filled Florida trip full of pools, SeaWorld, family time, and a much needed break from the Ohio winter. The other stayed home and tackled potty training with the youngest, navigating naked days, commando mode, and the emotional roller coaster of...

Episode Summary In this episode, we talk about the kind of advice we would give our younger selves about motherhood, marriage, faith, work, and everything in between. We start the conversation honestly, coming off one of those days where patience was thin, emotions were high, and grace felt harder to find. From there, we reflect on what we have learned over the years. We talk about how comparison...

This week on 27 Good, we are celebrating birthdays. Ours happen to be one day apart, which feels very on brand for us! We talk about why birthdays have always mattered to us, how our perspectives have shifted through different seasons of life, and the simple things that now make celebrations feel meaningful. From birthday dinners and cupcakes to favorite memories from childhood and surprises that...

 Episode 8 Summary In this episode of 27 Good , Patty and Amy revisit the Enneagram and talk through why it continues to be such a helpful tool in understanding ourselves and the people around us. They begin with Psalm 139:14 and ground the conversation in the truth that our identity comes from being fearfully and wonderfully made by God, not from a personality number. From there, they walk throug...

In this episode of 27 Good , Patty and Amy talk about faithfulness in the everyday moments that make up real life. They start with Colossians 3:23 and reflect on what it looks like to work with heart and intention, whether that is at a job, at home, or in the quiet tasks no one sees. From snow days and date nights to library trips and household logistics, they share honest stories about managing l...

Episode Summary January in the Midwest can feel long, dark, and heavy, so in this episode of 27 Good , Patty and Amy slow things down and talk about what they’re intentionally bringing with them into the new year. From Friday night family pizza and movie traditions to discovering joy in podcasts, walking, reading, and simply being present, this conversation is about choosing what gives life instea...

Episode Summary In this episode of 27 Good , Amy and Patty sit with the weight of a heavy week. What began as a new-year conversation shifts into honest reflection after a tragic loss in their community. They talk about navigating grief as parents, teachers, and friends, how children process loss differently than adults, and what it looks like to keep faith when answers feel out of reach. Through...