The Building Blocks of Our Country’s Greatness

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Guest: Mike Johnson, Congressman from District 4, Louisiana and newly elected Speaker of the House of Representatives

Guys, I’m replaying an episode that I record with Congressman Mike Johnson about a year ago - he’s sharing his Seven Core Principles of Conservatism and I want you to know what an incredible godly man Mike is and listen to him speak about the guiding principles that helped shape our nation into the great country it is today! Join me in praying for Mike and his wife Kelly and their children as Mike takes the mantle of leadership in the House. Also find Mike’s podcast Telling the Truth if you want to listen to a great podcast about government from a biblical perspective!

Seven Core Principles of Conservatism

• Individual Freedom

1. 1. 1. Individual liberties should be protected against the imposition of government intrusion - life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
      2. Purpose of Government is to secure our God-given rights

• Limited Government

1. 1. 1. When government expands, liberty contracts
      2. Legitimate government exists only by the consent of the governed
      3. The Constitution provides important safeguards - separation of powers, federalism, etc..
      4. Best protection against government largesse - involved and informed electorate

• Rule of Law

1. 1. 1. No king above the law, everyone subject to the law
      2. Law must be implied partially and fairly to everyone
      3. Each branch of government must perform their function, but not overstep its boundary

• Peace through Strength

1. 1. 1. Provide for the common defense - citizens, property, interests abroad…part of the Preamble of the Constitution
      2. Must remain the strongest power
      3. National security includes border security

• Fiscal Responsibility

1. 1. 1. Most significant threat to national security - our national debt

• Free Markets

1. 1. 1. Allows for innovation and expansion - gives people the liberty to take risks and pursue their dreams
      2. Competition should be encouraged
      3. People and the private sector outperform government every time

• Human Dignity

1. 1. Everyone created in the image of God and has intrinsic value
   2. People should be measured by the content of their character
   3. Hard work should be the pathway out of public assistance
   4. Protect the life of the unborn - from womb to tomb

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Huge thank you to Jared Wood for allowing T4M to use his music in our intro and outro selections.