Joël Malm and his family of three smiling outdoors: with trees and autumn foliage in the background.

Joël Malm is a speaker, author, and expedition leader.

After leading expeditions on six continents and traveling to over eighty countries, Joël has spent his life as a guide, helping people conquer their physical, emotional, and spiritual mountains.

His messages help audiences gain vision and find meaning in their life. He holds a B.A. in Political Science and a M.S. in Counseling.

He speaks at churches, conferences, and corporate events around the country and is the author of nine books, including Vision Map (Moody Press), Connecting the Dots, and Keep It Light. (Regnery). His books are used at educational institutions and businesses around the United States.

He and his wife Emily and daughter Elise live in Texas.

Speaking and Events

Previous speaking engagements:

Topics:
1. Vision Map: Developing a Vision for Every Area of Your Life
2. Keep It Light: Finding Balance In Work, Life, and Love
3. The Circle Perspective: Finding Meaning and Purpose in Your Story

Joël at Lakewood Church : Houston, TX

Talking about dealing with disappointment.

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Previously, Joël has spoken at:

Interviews

Joël on Catholic Faith Network talking about Connecting the Dots.

On Life Today : Perspective on Suffering

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Books

Book cover with a person hiking on a mountain ridge, with mountains and a lake in the background. The text reads: 'Joël Malm Keep The Freedom of Priorities in Life, Work, and Love Light'.
Book cover titled "Connecting the Dots" by Joel Malm, featuring a dark background with colorful dotted and curved lines resembling a constellation or network, and a subtitle "What God is Doing When Life Doesn't Make Sense."
Book cover titled "Love Slows Down" with subtitle "How to Keep Anger & Anxiety from Ruining Life's Relationships" by Joël Malm, showing an orange and white traffic cone on a white background.
Book cover titled 'Guided by Thunder' by Joël Malm with a background of storm clouds and lightning, featuring a circular illustration of a mountainous landscape and a village.
Book cover titled "Fully" with a green background, large white lock icon, and black text stating "Unlocking the Power of All You Really Are" by Jöl Malm.
Book cover titled "Vision Map" with subtitle "Charting a step-by-step course for your biggest hopes and dreams" by Joël Malm, featuring mountain landscape at the bottom and a topographical map pattern at the top.
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Devotionals written for:

Book cover titled 'Connecting the Dots' by Joel Malm, with the subtitle 'What God is doing when life doesn't make sense,' featuring a dark background with colorful dots and connecting lines.
Book cover titled 'The Power to Forgive' by Joel Malm, advertising a 5-day devotional based on the book 'Fully You' with a green and black color scheme.
Book cover titled "Facing Off with Anxiety and Fear," featuring an orange and white traffic cone on the right. The subtitle indicates it is a devotional based on the book "Love Slows Down."
Book cover titled 'Calming Anger' with a traffic cone and subtitle about a devotional based on the book 'Love Slows Down'
A traffic cone with orange and white stripes, with text that reads 'LOVE SLOWS DOWN' and a subtitle about a 7-day devotional based on the book 'Love Slows Down'.
Book cover titled "Vision Map" by Joël Malm, with a subtitle "Charting a Step-by-Step Course for Your Biggest Hopes and Dreams". The background features a mountain landscape.

About the Ministry
The Malm Group is a Christ-centered, not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to helping individuals pursue Biblical wisdom and achieve their highest, God-given potential. Our mission is to offer spiritual guidance and paths to transformation by providing resources rooted in Scripture, discipleship, and community support. We aim to uplift individuals facing life's challenges, guiding them toward a renewed sense of purpose, inner peace, and personal and spiritual growth.

We serve individuals and organizations with:

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    Through insightful books, workshops, group and individual coaching, and free weekly encouragement, we equip people with practical tools to navigate life’s inevitable obstacles. Whether facing personal setbacks, career struggles, or emotional challenges, our resources provide clarity, wisdom, and actionable steps to move forward with confidence.

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    We believe that transformation happens best through experiences. Our outdoor adventures and coaching intensives integrate spiritual guidance, psychological insights, and even the power of music to bring light into people’s lives. By blending these elements, we create an experience that inspires, uplifts, and brings lasting change.

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