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.”