Heart Of Catawba

06/16/2026

For more than 20 years, the Jenkins family has served our community with compassion, dignity, and care during life’s most difficult moments.

In this episode of Heart of Catawba, we sit down with Carl Jenkins, founder of Jenkins Funeral Home, and Ben Jenkins of Caring Cremations to discuss their family legacy, their commitment to serving families, and the work they do every day to support our community.

Watch the full interview below. 🎙️

Full video: https://youtu.be/-tIRb18JKnQ

06/15/2026

Big news! 🎶

A huge thank you to Cesar Cruz ✨ for creating the official Heart of Catawba intro jingle! His creativity, talent, and willingness to pour into this project mean so much to us.

What started as a simple idea to highlight the incredible people, businesses, artists, and change-makers in our community continues to grow because of people like Cesar and because of YOU.

Thank you to every person who has watched, shared, commented, subscribed, encouraged us, and believed in what we’re building. Your support helps us continue shining a light on the stories that make Catawba County so special.

We’re just getting started, and we can’t wait to keep growing with this amazing community. ❤️

Drop a 🎵 in the comments if you’ve heard the new intro!

06/15/2026

Comment your guesses where we are filming today….. 👀

05/27/2026

New episode drop with Bubba Merts Burgers 🍔

This one’s more than burgers. Hear the story behind the name, the heart behind the business, and why their hand-pattied recipe makes all the difference. From the process to the passion, this episode is packed with personality, community, and seriously good food.

If you’ve ever wondered what separates a hometown burger spot from the rest… this is the episode you don’t want to miss. 👏🔥

Full interview here: https://youtu.be/Fu8jmDpF2ew?si=sYG6apxEtXp1sazV

05/26/2026

New episode drop with Bubba Merts Burgers 🍔

This one’s more than burgers. Hear the story behind the name, the heart behind the business, and why their hand-pattied recipe makes all the difference. From the process to the passion, this episode is packed with personality, community, and seriously good food.

If you’ve ever wondered what separates a hometown burger spot from the rest… this is the episode you don’t want to miss. 👏🔥

🎬Full interview here: https://youtu.be/Fu8jmDpF2ew?si=7WwtolmeALc8BDf6

We had such a great time hearing share the origins of this family inspired brand. Stay tuned for the full video drop 🎙️

05/14/2026

Some stories deserve more than a headline. ❤️

In this episode, we sat down with the team from the Men’s Hope Center in Maiden to talk about recovery, redemption, second chances, and the real impact this organization is making in our community every single day.

Their story is at the heart of why we created Heart & Harvest Festival happening Saturday, August 15 from 1–6 PM at LP Frans Stadium — a day centered around community, testimony, music, food, hope, and giving back.

We’d love for you to watch the full interview, learn more about the Men’s Hope Center, and help us spread the word about this event. 🌾

🎥 Full video linked in comments

🎟️ FREE community event
🎶 Live music + local vendors + food trucks
❤️ Supporting recovery efforts in our community

More info:
heartofcatawba.com/heartandharvest

05/06/2026

The bar’s been raised… or maybe it’s just the water level 🌊🍻

Our latest episode out on the pontoon with Lake Hickory Pub and Marina wasn’t just a podcast, it was a whole new vibe 🎙️✨ And honestly, it’s got us thinking bigger.

What if this is just the beginning… 👀

We’re talking podcasts in places you wouldn’t expect

🚂 On a train
✈️ In the air
🔥 Around a fire
🏙️ In the heart of downtown

Now we want to hear from YOU 👇Where should we take the podcast next

And tag someone who could help make it happen 🤝Know a pilot, a train operator, or a business owner with a wild space Tag them below. Let’s turn ideas into reality 🚀

If you haven’t seen the pontoon episode yet, go run it up 🎧 This one set the tone.

05/05/2026

Podcast… but on a pontoon boat 🚤

We sat down with Dan from Lake Hickory Pub Marina to talk local business, Lake Hickory life, and what it takes to build something that lasts in Catawba County.

🎥 Special shoutout to Blue Yonder for helping bring this one to life.

04/16/2026

04/15/2026

We’ve got some BIG news… we’ve been nominated for Best Podcast in the Catawba Valley 🙌

Someone in our community believed in what we’re building enough to nominate us, and that means everything to us. This podcast has always been about shining a light on the people, businesses, and stories that make this area so special.

Now we need YOUR help to bring it home 🏆

👉 Take a quick second to vote for us
👉 Share this post with your friends
👉 Let’s show what this community is all about

Every single vote truly makes a difference, and we couldn’t do this without you. Thank you for supporting us and being part of the journey ❤️