Twenty Seven Good

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...

Episode Summary In Episode 4 of 27 Good Podcast , Patty and Amy kick off the new year anchored in Galatians 6:9 , which says, “Let us not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” This verse sets the tone for an honest conversation about weariness, faithfulness, and continuing to show up when life feels heavy and progress feels slow. They reflec...

Episode summary In Episode 3 of 27 Good Podcast , Patty and Amy record just days before Christmas and reflect on what this season really looks like in real life. Sick kids, canceled plans, rage cleaning, quiet coffee runs, and the pressure to “do it all” collide with a reminder they both needed to hear. Christmas is cumulative. This episode is a permission slip to lower expectations, release the c...

Episode Summary In Episode 2, Patty and Amy settle in and share the real story of how their friendship started. From VBS and a sweet preschooler grin to porch talks and the ways they have shown up for each other through new motherhood and busy seasons, this episode is a reminder that God really does place people in your life on purpose. In this episode, we talk about: The behind-the-scenes reality...

Episode summary Welcome to the very first episode of 27 Good Podcast ! Patty and Amy hit record after a mildly chaotic setup moment to share why they started the show, where the name came from, and what you can expect each week: honest conversation, humor, faith woven into real life, and a hope-forward perspective. In this episode, we talk about: The origin story and why Patty and Amy wanted a pod...