Twenty Seven Good
A podcast about real life, honest conversations, and choosing the good even on the messy days. Hosted by a 2 and a 7 who love joy, connection, and telling the kinds of stories that make you feel seen. We’re here for the laughter, the hard moments, the growth, and all the everyday goodness in between.
Episodes
37 episodes
37 – Are You a Martha or a Mary?
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...
36 - Be Careful Little Eyes: What Are You Letting In?
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...
35 – Back to School and Barely Keeping Up
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...
34 – Good for Them! Finding Contentment in a Comparison World
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 i...
33 – Summer Recap & Back-to-School Hot Takes
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 rem...
32 – When You Can't See the Whole Story
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...
31 – Saving, Spending, and Finding Contentment: Part 2
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, s...
30 – Let's Talk About Money (Without Making It Weird): Part 1
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 financia...
29 - Looking for a Sign? Lessons from Gideon's Fleece
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 b...
28 - Popsicles, Summer Pressure, and Living Your Best Summer
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 "p...
27 - We're Back! A Little Rusty and a Conversation About Discipleship
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 (Har...
26 - Main Character Energy? Spoiler Alert: It's Not About You
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 ...
25 - IT'S SUMMER! Mulching, Motherhood, Favorite Things, + A Heated Discussion About 75 Hard
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 spr...
24 - End-of-School Energy and Other Chaotic Updates (Featuring Popsicles and Ear Cameras)
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 pa...
23 - The One About Worry…Spoiler Alert: Most of It Never Happens
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...
22 - Loving People Without Losing Your Peace
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 conversat...
21 - The Mother’s Day Episode: Church Notes, (Mild) Emotional Damage, and Other Mom Things!
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” fantas...
20 - Carrying Each Other’s Burdens (In Real Life)
Episode SummaryThis 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 Califor...
19 - Marriage, Ketchup, and the Little Things That Actually Matter
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 fli...
18 - Life Lately Is a Little Unhinged and We’re Processing It
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:
17 - Puking Kids, Sugar Comebacks, and God Showing Up Anyway
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:<...
16 - Hot Takes Pt. 2: Opinions Are Easy, Grace Is Hard
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 ...
15 - Growth does not always look dramatic.
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 ...
14 - Hot Takes on Phones, Screens and Powerful Words
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 l...
13 - Comparison: God’s Timeline and Contentment
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 com...