001 – Coffee
In this premiere episode, Joel and Jonathan discuss good coffee, the concept of cupping, as well as its origin story.
Jonathan Malm helps people uncover creative options for their life and their church. He’s the author of Created for More, a 30-day devotional to help you develop a more creative mind. You’ll find him in San Antonio, Texas, roasting his own coffee beans and enjoying life with his Argentine wife, Carolina.
The Hidden Option
Creative Problem-Solving
Self-Published (2017)
My Big Criticism of Christians on Social Media and the Hope I See
I unfollowed yet another person on Facebook today. It was a pastor. I actually agreed with what he was saying in his video, but it wasn’t providing any hope or help. He was talking of the importance of churches keeping Christ first, which was good. But his delivery was this: Beware of those churches. Stay…
5 Types of People Who Need to Read “The Hidden Option”
My upcoming book isn’t for everyone. You quickly learn in the publishing world that if you try to write a book for everyone, the book’s more likely going to be for no one. The best way to write a book is to target some specific people who will benefit from the content. The Hidden Option…
7 Quotes from My Upcoming Book I Think Can Change Your Life
I’m not sure if this is bad marketing to share all of the best nuggets from my upcoming book in one place, but I’m trusting this will make you want more. I truly believe these seven quotes from The Hidden Option (releasing September 1st) could change your life if you act on them. The book,…
My new book is releasing next month!
Alright guys! After two years of working on this content – speaking at conferences and codifying the concept into written form – I’m pleased to announce my book is publishing next month! The book is called: The Hidden Option: Igniting Creativity to Solve Life’s Impossible Problems Here’s what it’s about. We live in a polarized world.…
The Three Depths You Should Visit in Your Life
I’m part of a huge Facebook group where people who work at different sized churches all communicate best practices and ideas. I recently saw someone in the group suggest we break the group into multiple groups, based on the size of church. They felt they weren’t learning from the folks who worked at larger churches.…
Why America’s Freedom is Bad for Christians
Many of you read the title of this blog and clicked through preparing to be offended. Give me a few seconds before you pass judgment though. Freedom is a very good thing. In fact, Paul tells the first groups of believers that we were called to be free: “For you have been called to live…
The #1 Key to Success in Life Change
Here’s a paradox for you. Crazy life change seems like it should be something that’s extreme. Right? You should behave one way or operate your business one way or respond to God one way, then in an instant, you change. And most people go life change that way. They find themselves down a road they…
One Word that Will Change Negativity into Opportunity
At times it feels like the world is filled with people all fighting over scraps – especially in business. Someone has an idea, then about 50 other copycats hop on the scene and there’s instant competition. I’m all for competition and the mechanism of free market, but when everyone copies an idea, there’s very little…