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 stories of community support, scripture, and quiet presence, they reflect on how God shows up not by fixing the pain, but by being near in it.

This episode is a reminder that goodness can still be found, even in the valley, and that sometimes the most faithful thing we can do is simply sit, love, and stay.

Referenced scripture:
“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18

If you feel led to support the family during this time, the following links are available:

• GoFundMe:
  https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-the-poore-family-after-tragic-loss
  
  
• Meal Train:
  https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/w4g771
  
  

Resources mentioned in the episode:

• Bible Reading Tracker referenced by Patty:
  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B6XJ4RCR
• Bible in a year plan:
  https://www.thebiblerecap.com/
  
  
• Bible app used for daily reading and plans:
  https://www.youversion.com/bible-app

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 reflect on the realities of caregiving, motherhood, marriage, and emotional exhaustion, and why not every year is meant for thriving. Some seasons are about endurance. The conversation moves into gentle reflections on goals, choosing a word for the year, and why discipline does not have to feel harsh or restrictive. Instead, it can be an act of grace, stewardship, and freedom.

This episode is not about pressure or perfection. It is a reminder that God sees the quiet faithfulness, that growth is happening even when it is unseen, and that the harvest comes in time when we do not give up.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Starting the year with Galatians 6:9 and why it feels timely
• Why doing good can feel exhausting, especially when it goes unnoticed
• Survival seasons versus thriving seasons and why both matter
• Caregiving, motherhood, and carrying hard things quietly
• Reflecting honestly on 2025 and what it required
• Choosing a word for the year
• Discipline as freedom, not punishment
• Marriage, self-control, and the tone we set in our homes
• Stewardship, generosity, and being realistic with goals
• Letting go of rigid resolutions and embracing grace-filled intention

Key takeaway:

Do not quit in the middle of faithfulness. Keep showing up. Growth is happening, even when it feels slow.

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 checklist, and focus on what actually matters. They talk about Christmas break rhythms, finding small pockets of rest, and remembering that God is with us right in the middle of the chaos.

The conversation closes with a simple hope for the season. Be present. Enjoy the people in front of you. Let go of perfection. Look for the good.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Recording during Christmas break and embracing slower rhythms
• Sick kids and plans that do not go the way you imagined
• Why Christmas does not have to look the same every year
• The idea that Christmas memories are built over time, not in one season
• Letting go of the pressure to do every tradition
• Finding God in the middle of the mess, not just the quiet moments
• Advent, Emmanuel, and what “God with us” really means
• Choosing presence over productivity during the holidays

Key takeaway

You do not have to do everything for Christmas to be meaningful. Christmas is cumulative. Be present. Let go. Look for the good.

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 of recording episode two and learning as we go
• How Amy moved to a new town and met Patty through volunteering at VBS
• The moment they connected and how friendship grew fast from there
• A past season where they got pulled into something that felt a little bit of an ick, and what they learned from it
• Being farm wives and what people misunderstand about the lifestyle
• Resentment, gratitude, and choosing to look for the good in hard seasons
• Work life: Patty as a seventh-grade math teacher and Amy at a marketing agency
• Parenting seasons, babysitter hacks, and why asking a teacher for sitter recs is elite advice
• A weekend intention: put the phone down, be present, and love people where they are

Takeaway
Be present for the season you are in. Put the phone down. Notice the good.

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 podcast that feels like real people
• The name 27 Good and how it connects to Enneagram 2 and 7 and Psalm 27
• The verse that shaped the show: “I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living”
• What “goodness” looks like in everyday chaos with kids, sports, and December busyness
• A quick Enneagram rundown and why it is such a helpful lens for relationships
• What’s lifting us up right now, including skincare favorites, a red light mask, and small things that feel like sanity
• The infamous broom and Roomba Christmas gift story, which is a cautionary tale for husbands everywhere

What to expect going forward

• Weekly real-life topics plus faith and encouragement
• “What’s lifting us up” recommendations
• “We saw goodness” moments
• A hope-filled close, and we’ll aim for about 27 minutes

Quote-worthy moment
“We don’t have to wait until heaven to experience God’s goodness. We get to see it now.”