Naason's Symposium

Naason Hernandez-Canales

Welcome to Naason’s Symposium — a modern table for timeless questions. Each week, I sit down with thinkers, dreamers, and everyday people to explore how faith, personal growth, and practical philosophy intersect in real life. From spiritual struggles to mental health, identity to ambition — this isn’t a lecture. It’s a journey. If you’re searching for meaning, tired of shallow self-help, or wrestling with purpose in a noisy world, you’re not alone. Let’s talk. Let’s grow. Let’s become.

  1. May 10

    Ep. 37 - Why We Don’t Truly Appreciate Our Parents Until We’re Older

    One day, your parents stop feeling permanent, and that realization changes everything. In this episode, I talk about why so many of us push our parents away when we’re younger, why adulthood suddenly makes us understand their sacrifices, and why regret often arrives hand-in-hand with maturity. Your parents were never superheroes. They were human beings trying not to fail the people they loved most. Call them while you still can.

    52 min
  2. Ep. 36 - Hoy es Todo lo que Tienes

    Feb 23

    Ep. 36 - Hoy es Todo lo que Tienes

    En este episodio, exploramos la tensión entre la decepción personal y la urgencia de vivir con propósito. Inspirados en las ideas de Marco Aurelio, Albert Camus y Viktor Frankl, hablamos sobre cómo dejar de culparse por el pasado, aceptar que la vida no nos debe nada y enfocar toda nuestra energía en el presente. Reflexiones profundas, prácticas y humanas para aprender a vivir hoy, con intención, coraje y amor.

    43 min

  3. 10/06/2025

    Ep. 35 - Biblical Parallels: The Gardens in Scripture

    In this episode, we journey through three sacred gardens in Scripture: the innocence and loss of Eden, the struggle and surrender of Gethsemane, and the resurrection encounter with Mary Magdalene. Hear the stories come alive as we explore how God walked with humanity through these pivotal moments.

    34 min

  4. 09/04/2025

    Ep. 34 - Depression, Anxiety, & God

    In this episode, I explore depression and anxiety through the lens of faith, sharing some of my own experiences along the way. We’ll talk about why these struggles are so common today, what it looks like to face them with hope, and how God can be present even when life feels overwhelming. This episode is for anyone navigating mental health challenges, curious about faith, or searching for a little perspective and encouragement.

    1h 2m
  5. Ep. 33 - Jacob Salazar: The Grind, the Gratitude, the Glory

    07/17/2025

    Ep. 33 - Jacob Salazar: The Grind, the Gratitude, the Glory

    In this episode, we unpack the real journey behind growth—the grind that tests you, the gratitude that grounds you, and the glory that might come if you stay the course. Together with a good friend, we dive into the messy middle of failure, the slow burn of maturity, and the discipline it takes to build a life that outlives you. No fluff, no fake success stories—just raw conversation about what it takes to grow up and move forward with intention.

    1h 19m

  6. 06/17/2025

    Ep. 32 - Listen to This Before You Lose a Parent

    At some point, we all realize our parents aren't invincible. They age. They slow down. And one day, they won't be here. This episode is a reminder to be present, to love them fully, and not to wait until it's too late.

    50 min

  7. 06/10/2025

    Ep. 31 - The Final Embrace

    In this episode, we reflect on grief, fatherhood, and the hope of seeing lost loved ones again.

    44 min

  8. 05/20/2025

    Ep. 30 - The Solitude Sermon

    In this segment, we reflect on loneliness or solitude, and we consider the most relatable figure to our worries -- Jesus Christ. Our Lord also endured the emotions, feelings, and thoughts we experience today, but His life is the model that serves for us to follow when we are wrestling with our anxiety.

    47 min
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Welcome to Naason’s Symposium — a modern table for timeless questions. Each week, I sit down with thinkers, dreamers, and everyday people to explore how faith, personal growth, and practical philosophy intersect in real life. From spiritual struggles to mental health, identity to ambition — this isn’t a lecture. It’s a journey. If you’re searching for meaning, tired of shallow self-help, or wrestling with purpose in a noisy world, you’re not alone. Let’s talk. Let’s grow. Let’s become.

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  • Creator
    Naason Hernandez-Canales
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Naason Hernandez-Canales
  • Show Website
    Naason's Symposium