About Jhason
Born and raised in Nashville, Tn, Jhason is the third born son of six children to Chris and Laura Smith. Growing up, he was as shy as they come, being completely content with not being the center of attention (a running joke in the family). When he was 11 years old his parents enrolled him with a talent agency. Throughout the years he was successfully casted in numerous commercials (American Red Cross, State of Mississippi Anti-Drug Campaign, E.W. James & Sons Supermarkets, U.S. Army Family Relocation, Shop-At-Home Channel), Christian teen video curriculum (Lifeway Christian Resources - GPH, Fish Candy) print ads (Camping World, Nashville Parent, Kentucky Tourism, Dan Talent Group), and a music video (Kenny Chesney - Don’t Blink). These opportunities profoundly shaped him and slowly chipped away at his shy demeanor.
Starting Out
Jhason’s talent work was what first introduced him to the world of communication. While in high school, he used this new found confidence to actively lead multiple Bible studies and group activities and discovered a passion for youth ministry, which led him to set his sights on becoming a youth pastor. Fast forward only a short few years and he was given the opportunity to become the interim leader of his church’s youth ministry, which he accepted at 18 years of age. After the interim period was completed Jhason agreed to continue leading the church’s youth ministry, which eventually led to his ordination and summated in 10 years of serving as the church’s youth pastor.
A Passion for Communicating
Jhason first fell in love with the art of public speaking in 2009 and serving in the youth ministry brought weekly opportunities to sharpen this skill. Speaking to audiences both large and small and in a variety of settings - whether at churches, local schools, or graduation ceremonies - every talk he gave revealed a deep passion for commucating. This conviction gave birth to what you see today.
In this present day
Jhason lives in Nashville, Tn, with his wife - Brittany and their sons - Jadwin, Aslan, & Tatum. Jhason is still actively involved in church ministry and serves as the Associate Pastor for Eastgate Creative Christian Fellowship alongside his wife. Some fun facts to know about Jhason:
An ultimate frisbee FANATIC - if you know, you know
An avid runner (ran a marathon at 16 years of age)
Enneagram Type 1 / Myers Briggs ISTJ
Has an impressive coin collection