01 · Identity
Anchored in Christ.
Helping children build an identity that is not dependent on performance, recognition, popularity, or achievement.
A New Podcast for Christian Families
Formation FirstPodcast
Equipping families to form whole children anchored in Christ.
In a world that constantly measures children by what they achieve, Formation First exists to help Christian families stay focused on who their children are becoming.
Why Formation First
Who they become matters before what they achieve.
Formation First is dedicated to equipping Christian families with the knowledge, tools, and practical guidance to intentionally shape who their children are becoming—not simply focus on what they are achieving.
02 · Calling
Clear in who they are becoming.
Helping families create environments where children can discover how God has uniquely formed, gifted, and called them.
03 · Stewardship
Equipped to use their gifts well.
Helping the next generation develop their gifts, relationships, opportunities, and influence for Kingdom impact.
The Conversations
Wisdom from people doing the work.
Each week, Tyler Patmon sits down with educators, pastors, coaches, parents, practitioners, and leaders from around the world to explore what it takes to form the next generation well.
Conversations will examine identity, spiritual formation, parenting, education, family culture, athletics, emotional development, calling, mentorship, leadership, healing, and the environments that shape who children become.
Our foundation: Achievement is not the enemy. The order matters. When identity is rooted in Christ and formation comes first, achievement can become an expression of who a child is becoming rather than the source of their identity or worth.
“Before we ask what they will achieve, we should first ask: Who are they becoming?”
Hosted by
Tyler Patmon
Former NFL player, coach, nonprofit founder, and Christian education builder.
Tyler’s work has centered on helping young people understand their identity, discover their gifts, develop as whole people, and steward the platforms God has entrusted to them.
That same philosophy is being developed through Outset Christian Academy, a Christ-centered school initiative built around whole-child formation, personalized learning, gift discovery, and holistic athlete development.
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