The Parish Circuit

In this episode, Stuart Amidon sits down with Building Official and Code Enforcement Director Lance Ned to reveal the real reasons behind the city’s countless empty properties.

Stuart and Jamie sit down to talk about the recent news of a weed shop moving to Opelousas. They discuss Jamie's story, the opioid crisis, alternative medicine, addiction, and the benefits of THC in the right application.theparishcircuit.comSponsored by pagefifty.com

In this episode, we discuss the news of the opening of a medical marijuana pharmacy, “The Apothecary Shoppe” in Opelousas, LA. We delve into the history of The Apothecary Shoppe and examine the issue of marijuana from a biblical perspective. We also had guests share their insights from past marijuana use live in the studio.theparishcircuit.com

In this episode, we talk about the news of the case for the Police Chief of Opelousas being taken on by the State Attorney General's office..If you have any stories that you think we should cover, please reach out to Stuart AmidonStuart@pagefifty.com.Aaron Vaughan, CPAaaron@mire.group

In this episode, the Parish Circuit team dissects the August 13th Opelousas City Council meeting. Key topics include:Surprise tax increasesA long list of properties slated for demolitionUpdates on the city’s infrastructureLighthearted moments about mysterious water stationsQuirky email addresses

Why throw a life parade every year? Because it's one way we change the world.

Don't defile the marriage bed means more than you think.

Christian fellowship isn't just about having a nice time with friends, it's about storming the gates of hell.

Christians often scatter when new believers fall into serious sin. We shouldn't. stuartamidon.com

God's good gift of delayed gratification.stuartamidon.com

The tumultuous trio breaks down the June 11th Opelousas City Council meeting.Big talking points:properties being demolished or donated inside the cityofficer resigns amidst fight with adolescentWhat-A-Burger is coming

God's promises for you children are true, so act like it.

A brief response to a question I receive on occasion.

Episode Summary: In this compelling episode of The Parish Circuit, host Stuart Amidon sits down with Scott Peyton, former deacon of the Roman Catholic Church and current State Director for Right on Crime. They delve into Scott's harrowing journey from serving as a deacon for over a decade to being excommunicated after a deeply personal family crisis. This episode explores themes of faith, betrayal, institutional failure, and the search for justice and healing.Guest: Scott PeytonHost: Stuart AmidonShow Notes:Introduction:Host Stuart Amidon introduces the episode and welcomes Scott Peyton, sharing a brief overview of Scott's extensive involvement with the Roman Catholic Church and his current role with Right on Crime.Scott's Background:Scott discusses his long tenure with the Roman Catholic Church, where he served as a deacon for 11 years, and his wife Latisha's lifelong commitment to the faith.Transition to the Anglican Church is mentioned as a significant turning point in Scott's spiritual journey.Turning Point:The conversation shifts to the pivotal moment in Scott's life and faith journey: the revelation that his son was molested by their parish priest, leading to the priest's conviction and sentencing.Scott details the aftermath within the community and the diocese, highlighting the lack of support and the challenges faced during the lawsuit against the Diocese of Lafayette.Excommunication and Reflection:Scott shares the shocking development of receiving a formal excommunication decree from the bishop, a rare and severe measure within the Catholic Church.He reflects on the implications of excommunication, the process of healing, and the importance of standing up for justice and protection of the vulnerable.Looking Forward:The Peytons' transition to the Anglican Church and the welcoming community they found there.Scott expresses hope for change within the Catholic Church and emphasizes the need for accountability and learning from past mistakes.Thank you for tuning into The Parish Circuit. Don't forget to subscribe for more insightful episodes.

Welcome to The Parish Circuit, where we discuss business, economics, politics, worldview, and more, all to the glory of God. "If you were a shoe cobbler, you literally lived above the shop, and all your kids worked with you, and by nature you handed down to them a trade..." In this episode, Jeff and Zack Moncrief talk about their father-son business that they've operated for years in the oil field, how the Lord has blessed them, and their future plans to continue growing. theparishcircuit.com

Welcome to The Parish Circuit, where we discuss business, economics, politics, worldview, and more, all to the glory of God.In this episode, we sit down with Ilea McGee to talk about the nature of objective truth. We discuss the relationship that truth has to one's feelings, the application of truth to the modern LGBTQ movement, and how speaking the truth is a loving act.theparishcircuit.com

Welcome to The Parish Circuit, where we discuss business, economics, politics, worldview, and more, all to the glory of God.In this episode, Emily Nealy describes what it's like to enter into the real estate business as a mother of four. She gives some helpful insights into what it's like to balance being a mother, a wife, and a realtor.theparishcircuit.com

Welcome to The Parish Circuit, where we discuss business, economics, politics, worldview, and more, all to the glory of God."If God is omnipotent and wholly good, why is there evil in the world?" On this episode, we walk through this popular question, and examine it from a biblical and philosophical perspective.theparishcircuit.com

Welcome to The Parish Circuit, where we discuss business, economics, politics, worldview, and more, all to the glory of God.On this Episode, Seth Robin talks about what it's like owning a local grocery store. He talks about why he took over the business and how he plans on improving. He also explains why the pandemic was the best thing to happen to the grocery industry.theparishcircuit.com

Welcome to The Parish Circuit, where we discuss business, economics, politics, worldview, and more, all to the glory of God.On this Episode, Alex Peyton recounts the story of the birth of his newest baby. While there was a healthy birth and a healthy baby, something else was amiss in the situation...theparishcircuit.com