In Need of A Tension
Jairus Matthew Copeland
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S1E35 Dangerous or A Danger To Us // Handling Anger & Strong Emotions
This week, Jairus Matthew Copeland explores how strong emotions—especially anger—can be reframed as powerful, productive energy rather than destructive force. He argues that while anger often gets a…
S1E34 I Need Help to Hope // Navigating Life's Frustrations & Circumstances Honestly
This week, Jairus Matthew Copeland reflects on navigating intense frustration, fear, and mounting life pressures—from illness and impending fatherhood to financial strain and personal…
S1E33 The Pregnancy POD // Featuring Sarah Aubrey Copeland
This episode features a candid, deeply personal conversation between Jairus Matthew Copeland and his wife, Sarah, as they reflect on their somewhat unexpected pregnancy journey, the physical and…
S1E32 Waiting Isn't Dying // How To Realize Your Greatest Desire
This week, Jairus Matthew Copeland reframes waiting not as stagnation or failure, but as an essential, life-giving process of growth. Drawing from personal milestones—impending parenthood, a year of…
S1E31 The Art of Reflection // A 2025 Look Back
In this reflective, year-end solo episode, Jairus Matthew Copeland looks back on a transformative 2025 marked by marriage, impending fatherhood, and a first full year of coaching—one filled with both…
S1E30 The Fight For Better // Becoming a Man w/ Coach Jae
This week, Jairus Copeland talks with Coach Jae about the journey that took him from depression, substance abuse, and a struggling marriage to becoming a devoted husband, father, man of faith, and…
S1E29 Numb is the New Aware // How Escaping Crisis Can Lead You Forward
In this episode, Jairus Matthew Copeland reframes numbness not as a lack of feeling, but as a new awareness—a neutral state that reveals how overwhelmed, overextended, and emotionally exhausted we’ve…
S1E28 The Cycle of Confusion // Reclaim Your Mental Space
In this episode, Jairus Matthew Copeland breaks down the emotional cycle of confusion → consumption → being consumed, illustrating how overwhelming thoughts, fears, and unresolved “small messes” can…
S1E27 Betting v.s. Believing // A Test of True Confidence
Jairus Matthew Copeland explores the fragile space between confidence, belief, and the temptation to leave life up to chance. Reflecting on therapy sessions, spiritual grounding, impending…
S1E26 Bubbles Pop // Nothing’s Wasted w/ David Chimisuro
This week, Jairus Matthew Copeland talks with returning guest David for a deeply reflective conversation about growth, humility, and rediscovering home. After spending the past year back in Zimbabwe,…
S1E25 Fear v.s. Fart // The Fine Line Between Risk and Overconfidence
This week, Jairus Matthew Copeland uses an unexpectedly funny metaphor — “fear and fart” — to explore the balance between creative confidence and humility. What begins as an anecdote about the…
S1E24 Power of Proactivity // How to Develop Patience
This week, Jairus Matthew Copeland reflects on the tension between desire, patience, and proactivity. Through personal stories about marriage, faith, and unfulfilled ambitions, he explores how true…
S1E23 Sitting In My Mess // A Way out of a Mental Maze
In this deeply honest and reflective episode, host Jairus Matthew Copeland opens up about the tension between outer appearances and inner reality. Sitting in his messy “green room,” which mirrors his…
S1E22 In the Midst of Self-Sabotage // Staying Present w/ Sarah Aubrey
In this rooftop conversation, Jairus Matthew Copeland sits down with his wife, Sarah, for an honest exploration of self-sabotage, avoidance, and the challenges of feeling stuck. Jairus opens up about…
S1E21 Inconvenience v.s. Pain // A Message From The Archives
In this heartfelt New Year’s message, Jairus reflects on the challenges and blessings of 2024 while encouraging listeners to step into 2025 with clarity and faith. He shares personal…
S1E20 Dismantling the Church Creative // Creativity Coaching
In this episode, Jairus Matthew Copeland unpacks what it really means to be a “church creative.” Drawing from his own journey in ministry and creative leadership, Jairus challenges us to rethink the…
S1E19 Surrender vs. Delivery // Finding Peace Beyond Control
In this episode Jairus Matthew Copeland unpacks the powerful distinction between delivery and surrender. While delivery asks to be pulled out of a difficult situation, surrender invites us to release…
S1E18 Being a Man in 2025 // 4 Traits of a Man in 2025
This week, Jairus Matthew Copeland reflects on what it means to be a modern man in 2025, drawing on his upbringing, faith, and personal experiences. He outlines four key traits: cultivating spiritual…
S1E17 Green Roof // Honoring While Innovating
This week, Jairus sits down with consultant and former youth pastor Miche Trena to talk about his journey from ministry to nearly two decades of helping churches and nonprofits grow. They explore why…
S1E16 Fostering Connection // Building Bonds In a Disconnected World
In this engaging conversation, Jairus Copeland talks with Craig Dockery, who shares his journey of personal growth, creativity, and the importance of community. Craig reflects on his early feelings…
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In Need of A Tension has published 34 episodes since May 2025, covering topics in Christianity, Health & Fitness.
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