"Establishing and maintaining a good government begins with one virtue and that virtue is truth. You have to be honest.” - S. Marshall Wilson

Episode Summary:

Continuing last week's discussion on virtue, Marshall and Todd delve into the concept of the original intent of the US Constitution, the perspectives of the founding fathers and how they intended virtue to be embedded within the fabric of our nation. Moreover, they'll explore the responsibilities of the community vs the responsibilities of the government. Tune in as they examine the various ways in which individuals, communities, and institutions can collaborate to create an environment that upholds virtue, where the rule of law is respected and where the common good is prioritized.

In today's episode:

• The relationship between virtue and the US Constitution.
• Valid uses of government.
• The responsibility of communities and individuals in ensuring people's natural rights.
• How we can strive towards creating an effective, and virtuous nation.
• Prioritizing the common good.
• The destructive hypocrisy of a powerful, unvirtuous government.
• "new freedom" and letting the government own the people.

Resources:

• https://teachingamericanhistory.org/document/articles-of-confederation/
• https://www.gutenberg.org/files/7370/7370-h/7370-h.htm

About S. Marshall Wilson:

Marshall Wilson is the husband of a formidable US Navy woman, father of nine children, and a retired combat-veteran Infantry Officer. He is a former Christian missionary from 2016-2020, he is a West Virginia Delegate (State Representative), and a 2020 candidate for West Virginia Governor.

Marshall is a Ph.D. Candidate in Public Policy (National Security), and is currently an instructor for the “Military Operations” Master of Arts program at Liberty University. He holds an Executive Master of Arts in National Security Affairs from The Institute of World Politics in Washington, DC. 

About Todd Williams:

Todd Williams is a managing partner and Director of Operations in the professional telecommunications firm Anan Communications. 

Todd is also the Owner of Todd Williams Photography, where for several years he has been capturing nature's beauty. In recent years, he has spent much of this time in West Virginia focused on the beauty therein. Todd has various works in both private and corporate collections. He is a juried fine arts photographer at Tamarack: The Best of West Virginia, located in Beckley. Most recently, Todd's work was published in the international book Plus One Collection. His image was chosen from over 500 photographers worldwide, for this book with all proceeds going to charity.

Most importantly, Todd is an active and effective citizen proponent of the Principles of Liberty in West Virginia.

 

Connect with S. Marshall Wilson:

• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv0WIwbfZxuZQr5ZCmS3GkQ
• https://www.youtube.com/@TaprootMarshallingLiberty
• https://www.facebook.com/smarshall.wilson.3
• https://twitter.com/smarshallwilson

Connect with Todd Williams:

• https://forum.marshall4wv.com/login
• Want to be on the show, or send in your questions? Email: toddfwilliams(at)protonmail(dot)com

 Special Shout out to Brian Sexton, host of Intentional Encourager Podcast for the intentional encouragement!

 Credits:

• Audio and show notes by Premier Podcast Promotions
• Theme Song Vocals by: Gwynneth C. Wilson
• Theme Song Words by: S. Marshall Wilson
• Theme Song Music by: Jason Bentley
• Logo by: Russell Columbo - Zspace Motion Graphics

Taproot Theme 

Reach back
Through the ages.
Prophets and sages
And our fathers and our
Mothers stoked the flame. 

Dig down
Through the rubble.
Finding foundations
On which our fathers and our
Mothers built a world. 

Explore
Ancient pathways
Crossing continents
And oceans to
The Home of Liberty. 

Rise up 

And rebuild now

On the foundations.

Clear the paths so others

Can find their way Home.