December 1, 2025
When I walked into the State of the Region Chamber breakfast back in early September of 2025, I had no idea I would end up inviting the speaker onto the podcast a few days later. But when I listened to Josh Jensen talk about the sheer scale of what Community…
November 24, 2025
When I sat down with Tom Williams for his second episode on The Best of Johnston County Podcast, I did not feel like I was talking to a corporate executive. I felt like I was talking to a man who had never forgotten where he started. Tom is the president…
November 17, 2025
When I sat down with Aaron Mullins for this episode of The Best of Johnston County Podcast, I knew he was brand new to the job. He had started at the beginning of August and was just finishing his fourth week as the new President and CEO of the Johnston…
November 10, 2025
On this week’s episode of The Best of Johnston County Podcast, we’re tackling a topic that hits home for a lot of families—stepparent rights. This was one of our special “Ask Jonathan Anything” episodes, where my social media coordinator, Raena Burch, joins me to ask some of the most common…
November 3, 2025
If you’ve followed The Best of Johnston County Podcast for a while, you already know I have a soft spot for Selma. The town has changed so much over the last decade, and every time I walk down Raiford Street I’m reminded how far it’s come. In this episode, I…
October 27, 2025
One of the things I love most about this podcast is how often I get to sit across from someone who, on paper, might look like a big-time executive — but turns out to be just as down-to-earth and rooted in this community as anyone I’ve ever met. That’s exactly…
October 20, 2025
When I first started The Best of Johnston County Podcast more than two years ago, my goal was simple: to shine a light on the people who make this community special. Every week, I’ve had the chance to sit down with business owners, civic leaders, and neighbors who care deeply…
October 13, 2025
I’ve had the privilege of sitting down with a lot of local leaders over the past two years, but few have shown the kind of community-first thinking that Cleveland Fire Chief Chris Ellington does. This was my second interview with him for the show, and while the first one dug…
October 6, 2025
On this week’s episode of The Best of Johnston County Podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Trish Perna, the president of the Woman’s Club of Clayton. We talked about her journey to Johnston County, how she got involved in community service, and the tremendous impact the club…
September 29, 2025
When we started The Best of Johnston County Podcast back in November 2023, I honestly wasn’t sure we’d even make it to 20 episodes. We had one camera, a clunky software setup, and no idea if anyone would watch. Now here we are, celebrating episode 100 — and I can…
September 22, 2025
Every so often on The Best of Johnston County Podcast, I have a guest whose episode sparks more questions than any other. For me, that’s Adrian O’Neal, Johnston County’s Parks and Open Space Director. Nearly two years after his first appearance, people still ask me about that conversation at least…
September 15, 2025
As host of The Best of Johnston County Podcast, I get the privilege of sitting down with people who truly make this community special. In this episode, I had the chance to talk with Cleveland Fire Chief Chris Ellington, and his story is one of small-town roots, unexpected beginnings, and…
“Best of Johnston County" is a heartwarming, educational podcast that dives into the stories that make this community unique. Brought to you by the trusted legal experts of Breeden Law Office and hosted by Jonathan Breeden, this show creates a platform showcasing all aspects of life in Johnston County. It features insights from business owners, political figures, community members, and even engages with significant subjects in the realm of family law. Amid the daily hustle and bustle, sometimes, we just take a step back to appreciate what lies at the heart of Johnston County.