LOVE IS FEARLESS

#161 : The Three Instruments of Formation: How Atmosphere, Discipline, and Life Shape Your Family’s Story


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Every family is being shaped by a story, whether we realize it or not. The question isn’t if formation is happening…it’s what kind of formation is happening, and whether it’s rooted in fear or freedom.  In this episode, we introduce The Three Instruments of Formation—Atmosphere, Discipline, and Life—and explore how they help create secure, connected homes where faith and maturity can take root. We also revisit the Three Doors framework and share how real families—maybe even yours—are living in stories of survival, striving, or freedom. Most of us didn’t choose the story we grew up in, but we can choose the story we pass on. You’re in the Right Place If…
  • You’re tired of reacting in the moment and want to be intentional about shaping your home.
  • You’ve ever wondered why your family feels stuck—and what it would take to create real change.
  • You want practical ways to create a secure, grace-filled environment for your kids.
  • You believe there’s more to parenting than behavior management—and you’re ready to experience it.
Key Takeaways:
  1. Formation is always happening—the atmosphere, rhythms, and input in your home are shaping your family’s story every day.
  2. Secure relationships—not pressure, performance, or perfection, are the foundation for maturity and a life of faith.
  3. The Three Instruments of Formation—Atmosphere, Discipline, and Life—are simple, practical tools to help your family align with freedom, not fear.
  4. It’s never too late to shift the story you’re living and passing on. Small, intentional changes make a lasting difference.
Resources We Mention:
  • Episode #155: How The Story You Live Shapes the Family You Build
  • The Three Doors Article: The Three Doors: Why Families Survive, Strive, or Find Freedom
  • New Article: How Atmosphere, Discipline, and Life Form Your Family
  • Practicing the Art of Being Family (eBook) — A simple, grace-filled guide for real-life family transformation
  • The Curated Life Newsletter — Join the community for encouragement and resources to live loved, not afraid
Let’s Stay Connected: We’re a donor-supported ministry helping families and communities practice the art of being family—through consulting, curriculum, speaking, and storytelling. Explore more and support our work at John15Academy.com/give. Together, there is great hope.
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