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…
September 8, 2025
One of the things I love about hosting The Best of Johnston County Podcast is that it gives me the chance to highlight people who are doing meaningful work in our community. In this episode, I had the privilege of sitting down with April Barbour-Capps, a social worker and bereavement…
September 1, 2025
One of the most common and emotional questions I hear as a family law attorney is simple: what happens to the house in a divorce? In this special “Ask Jonathan Anything” edition of The Best of Johnston County Podcast, I sat down with my social media coordinator, Raena Burch, to…
August 25, 2025
Every week on The Best of Johnston County Podcast, I get the privilege of sitting down with people who are shaping our community. This week, I had the pleasure of talking with Maureen McGuinness, the President and CEO of the Triangle East Chamber of Commerce. Now, if you think you…
August 18, 2025
On this week’s episode of The Best of Johnston County Podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Houston Colson, the founder and owner of Roof Stepper Roofing in Clayton, North Carolina. We covered his journey from a middle school newcomer to Johnston County to becoming one of the…
August 11, 2025
Over the years, I’ve worked with a lot of people who’ve spent five, ten, even twenty years building a life with someone—sharing a home, raising children, combining finances—without ever getting legally married. And when those relationships end, they often come into my office shocked by what the law doesn’t do…
August 4, 2025
There are some conversations that stay with you long after the mics are turned off—and my interview with Coach Fred Foreman is one of them. Fred is the founder of One Blood Movement of Unity right here in Clayton, and while most folks know him as “Coach Fred,” there’s a…
July 28, 2025
I’ve known Kemp Treger for a long time. Back when I was just getting my law firm off the ground, he was keeping my old Honda Accord alive well past the 300,000-mile mark. We were both small business owners then—fighting the same fights, chasing the same dreams. So it was…
“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.