Naason's Symposium

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...

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,...

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.

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...

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...

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.

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

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.

Though a bit peculiar in this segment, we sit back and reflect on the importance of memories, how we build them through giving, and the creativity that bolsters giving.

How many Bibles have been gifted, only to sit untouched—collecting dust while hearts search for answers? In this episode, we reflect on the quiet presence of God’s Word in our lives and the power it holds when we finally open it. If you’ve ever felt distant from God or unsure where to start, this one’s for you. The treasure’s still there. The invitation is still open.

In this segment, my cousin Bitia and I discuss growing up, external validation, and expectations, which all shape our identity. Regardless of our experiences, there are ways to stay true to ourselves, and we discuss the remedies in this episode.

Life can be unpredictable. How should we approach that? Will our dreams always stay the same or will they change? We address these questions in this segment in pursuit of clarity.

In this segment, I am joined by my sister, and we elaborate on her experience as a freshman in high school, the friendships and connections she has made, and what she looks forward to in the future as she progresses through high school.

Waiting on God can be hard when we don't see results no matter how hard we try to make things work. It's almost as if we think God has abandoned us and we are on our own. In this episode, we unravel the spiral we may fall into, hoping to find comfort.

How should we seek to live our short lives? Is death something we must be scared of or should we accept it? Would it be better to be mortal than immortal? In an episode with recurring themes, we explore literature to address these questions on the transience of life.

En esta primera parte de nuestra exploración de cómo vivir con contentamiento, analizamos tal busqueda desde una perspectiva biblica y religiosa. Esto nos prepara para la segunda parte, la cual aborda el ateismo, la filosofia y la psicologia a su relación con el contentamiento.

In this segment, we discuss grief, the feelings that derive from it, practical ways to overcome them, and finally, a serene solution for the soul.

In this episode, we explore guilt, shame, despair, and forgiveness. Sometimes, we feel like we are too far gone in our mistakes and cannot go back. Is there redemption for us, or are we doomed to live with regret for the rest of our lives?

En mi segundo episodio en español, exploramos la paciencia en Dios, en la vida, con los demás y con nosotros mismos.

In this episode, I discuss how desire in our hearts can affect our decision-making and the quality of our lives. A good half of the episode explores Christian and Buddhist perspectives to understand the relationship between desire and suffering.

En el primer episodio en español en mi podcast, me sumerjo en la templanza, sus aplicaciones en la vida real y los beneficios que trae a nuestras vidas.

In this episode, I welcome back Eunice, and we dive into her hobbies including cooking, photography, and traveling. We explore the rewards and hustle in finding our passions through our everyday hobbies.

In this segment, I dive into why setting goals is good and what goals we should seek.

On this last episode of the year, we reflect on the shortness of life and how to cherish each moment as if it were our last.

In this segment, Steve takes on the co-host role and interviews me (Naason). We dive into my childhood, my relationship with my parents, and finding my true self.