What Will Your Story Reveal?

Step back from daily demands and the influence you carry. Explore the people and experiences
that shaped you—and discover what your story reveals about your gifts, skills, passions, values, and calling.

THE EXPLORATION

What We'll Explore Together

Identity

What is the true identity God created for you before the beginning of time?

Gifts

What comes things come naturally to you?

Skills

What skills have you learned and mastered?

Passions

What makes you feel most alive and moves you to action?

Values

What are the ways you want to do what you do that are non-negotiable?

Burdens

What heavy realities are you uniquely positioned to address in the world?

Relationships

Who brings you joy and brings out the best in you? Explore the relationships that matter

Calling

What is the unique contributions you sense God has called you to make in the world?

Next Steps

How will you move forward? What will be your first next step?

THE TANGIBLE FRUIT

What You'll Walk Away With

01. THE THREADS OF PROVIDENCE

A Visual Map of Your Life Story

See the hidden narrative woven through your past.
You will leave with a tangible timeline that reveals
how every season, even the darkest, has been preparation for the work ahead.

Desaturated, moody visual map or journal laying on a table
A quiet, desaturated landscape hinting at clarity and space

02. THE CLARITY

Uncovering Your Gifts, Passions & Calling

Move beyond vague aspirations. We distill your unique passions, natural gifts, and values into a clear framework that acts as a compass for future decisions.

03. THE PATH FORWARD

Renewed Confidence
& Next Steps

Return to your daily life not just inspired, but equipped. You will carry a practical, grounded plan
of action that translates profound reflection into immediate, purposeful momentum.

A quiet mountain path shrouded in mist representing a clear way forward

An Invitation For Followers

This space is reserved for those who are ready to move beyond the surface. It is an open door
for seekers and guides who desire true clarity, who wish to lead from wholeness, and who
value authentic conversation over rehearsed answers.

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The Formatio Way

What Makes This Different?

Not a personality assessment. Not standard career coaching.

The Formatio Way is a deliberate bridge between deep psychology and spiritual formation. We do not seek to fix you, optimize your productivity, or hand you a one-size-fits-all formula.

Instead, we help you trace the hidden threads of your life—the questions, the transitions, the quiet promptings. By connecting the dots of your story, you uncover the divine narrative already unfolding within you, yielding profound clarity for your next faithful step.

COHORT LOGISTICS

The Experience - $225

I'm excited to launch this experience with a small group of participants who will help shape future cohorts through their feedback and insights. As a thank you for being part of this inaugural cohort, I'm offering a special Founding Cohort rate.

Expected Start: Late September 2026

Meeting day and time will be finalized in collaboration with accepted participants whenever possible.

Six Live Sessions

Weekly gatherings spanning 90 minutes. We come together to unpack profound themes, share insights, and listen attentively to the movements of each other's lives.

Cohort of 6-8

A small, carefully curated group ensures a safe space where every participant is heard, known, and deeply valued without feeling lost in a crowd.

Materials

You will receive a premium physical workbook to guide your daily reflections, complete with curated prompts and spacious margins for your evolving thoughts.

A Safe Space

Facilitated by experienced guides who cultivate confidentiality and grace, offering a secure and safe space for your most honest and vulnerable exploration.

Meet Your Guide

Joe Murray - The Formatio Way

Joe Murray has spent more than 25 years helping people discover who God created them to be and how to faithfully live out their unique calling. Having served in ministry, missions, nonprofits, business, and leadership development, he understands both the opportunities and pressures that come with carrying influence.

The Formatio Way grew out of Joe's own journey of learning to step back from performance and achievement to recognize how God had been faithfully forming him through every season, relationship, success, disappointment, and turning point. That journey became the foundation for the frameworks and practices he now shares with others.

Rather than offering quick answers or personality tests, Joe creates a thoughtful, prayerful space where people can slow down, make sense of their story, recognize the gifts and strengths God has woven into their lives, and discern their next faithful step.

His passion is simple: helping followers of Jesus live from their God-given identity and steward their influence with greater clarity, purpose, and lasting impact.