Generations with Cameron Riese

What does it mean to grow up—and stay—in the Santa Cruz Mountains?Cameron sits down with Roger Mason—Santa Cruz Mountains native, owner of Mason-Taylor Ranch, and chairman of the Loma Prieta Museum. Roger shares stories of growing up in the mountains, working the land, and preserving the history of a community shaped by resilience, tradition, and faith.A grounded conversation about legacy, land, and life in the Santa Cruz Mountains.Generations with Cameron Riese is a podcast about wisdom passed down, stories worth sharing, and faith lived out across generations. New episodes feature honest conversations between kids and elders about life, purpose, and following God’s lead.

In Episode 4, Cameron sits down with Brian Shab, former Vice Chief of the San Jose Police Department and newly appointed Chief of the Watsonville Police Department.A veteran law enforcement officer and United States Army veteran, Brian reflects on a career shaped by service, responsibility, and hard-earned perspective. Beyond the badge, he’s also an avid hunter and outdoorsman...bringing a thoughtful, grounded lens to conversations about discipline, leadership, and connection to the land.Together, Cameron and Brian explore stories from the field, lessons learned over decades of public service, and the quieter moments that define character. It’s an intergenerational conversation about duty, humility, decision-making under pressure, and what it means to lead with integrity...both in uniform and in everyday life.This episode is less about titles, and more about the values and experiences that carry forward from one generation to the next.Generations with Cameron Riese is a podcast about wisdom passed down, stories worth sharing, and faith lived out across generations. New episodes feature honest conversations between kids and elders about life, purpose, and following God’s lead.

In Episode 3, Cameron sits down with his friend Lil’ Kawika, a member of the Mtn Bible Community, for a laid-back conversation that mixes faith, family stories, and plenty of laughs.The two riff on everyday life, talk about what the Bible means to them personally, and share stories inspired by nature, community, and growing up surrounded by strong values. It’s thoughtful without being heavy, funny without trying too hard, and full of those moments that feel like you’re just hanging out with friends.If you like real conversations, corny jokes, and hearing how faith shows up in ordinary life, this episode’s for you.Generations with Cameron Riese is a podcast about wisdom passed down, stories worth sharing, and faith lived out across generations. New episodes feature honest conversations between kids and elders about life, purpose, and following God’s lead.

In this episode of Generations, Cameron sits down with Jon Rawlings, a pastor, teacher, scholar, artist, and lifelong servant whose journey spans churches, classrooms, ball fields, inner cities, and the islands of Hawaii.Jon shares what it was like growing up in a multigenerational ministry family, coming to faith at a young age, and learning early the value of service through teaching Sunday School and working with inner-city youth. From studying at Bible college, Wheaton, and Harvard Divinity School, to preaching in locker rooms for Major League Baseball teams, Jon reflects on how faith and calling evolve over a lifetime.The conversation follows Jon and his wife Jeri through seasons of ministry, unexpected transitions, job loss, leadership in higher education, helping modernize the Hawaiian Bible, pastoring churches, and eventually discovering a surprising second calling as a potter, photographer, and writer.This episode is about faithfulness through change, loving people well, and finding purpose in every season of life—no matter how unexpected the path.Generations with Cameron Riese is a podcast about wisdom passed down, stories worth sharing, and faith lived out across generations. New episodes feature honest conversations between kids and elders about life, purpose, and following God’s lead.

In the first episode of Generations with Cameron Riese, Cameron sits down with Santa Cruz Mountains native and community leader Rich Hagedorn for a thoughtful conversation across generations.Rich shares stories from his childhood, his lifelong connection to horses, and the life lessons that shaped his work ethic, relationships, and faith. Through simple questions and honest answers, they explore family, responsibility, creation, and trusting God’s direction through every season of life.This episode sets the tone for Generations: meaningful conversations, timeless wisdom, and stories worth passing down.Generations with Cameron Riese is a podcast about wisdom passed down, stories worth sharing, and faith lived out across generations. New episodes feature honest conversations between kids and elders about life, purpose, and following God’s lead.