JT Olson

After being orphaned as a child alongside his four siblings, JT Olson went on to start Both Hands — a faith-based non-profit serving orphans and widows. Olson’s personal tragedy gave him an overwhelming understanding of the need to find loving homes for the world’s orphaned and vulnerable children. His new book, The Orphan, the Widow, & Me follows his powerful journey towards spiritual restoration by recounting significant moments in his life, including his family’s life-altering decision to adopt a little girl from China. With over 140 million orphans worldwide and the costs of adoption on the rise, his non-profit’s goal is to fulfill the call in James 1:27 to care for orphans and widows by alleviating the financial burden facing families considering adoption.

JT is a sensational speaker and an avid proponent of adoption, the pro-life movement and orphan care. He has given talks on God’s transformation of his pain into passion, the sanctity of life, growing a healthy marriage, encouraging dreamers and entrepreneurs to pursue their calling, and coaching leaders on building a stronger organization.

JT and his wife Sara have been married for over 30 years and have five children (four bio and one chosen): Jeff, Daley, Nick, Max & Grace. They now reside in Brentwood, TN, just south of Nashville.

With over 30 years of experience in team-building and speaking engagements, JT delivers a powerful and captivating talk that will move your group towards ACTION! He is an avid proponent of adoption, the pro-life movement and orphan care. He's spoken at conferences, churches, fundraising events and numerous projects, and would be honored to energize your group.

Speaking Themes
JT has spoken at various churches, corporate events and conferences across the country (CAFO, Replanted, RE Conference, HOPE Conference, Renew Retreat, Filled, Cross Point Church, Brentwood Baptist, etc.) With over 20 years at the Southwestern Company coaching and motivating sales teams, his enthusiasm is infectious, bringing energy, engagement and humor to any audience. His speaking themes include...

Turning Pain to Passion – His life story of being orphaned and how God used his pain to adopt their daughter and eventually start Both Hands.
A Kinship Adoptees Perspective – Sharing his experience of being adopted by his aunt and uncle with a focus on encouragement for foster parents and kinship adoptions
Organizational Leadership – 10 Principles of building and leading a healthy organization
How to Fund Your Adoption – Covering grants, loans, fundraisers and other financial assistance available to help families adopt debt free

Speaker Location
Nashville, TN

Travel Notes
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