Episode 339 - Why the Military & Your Barber Are More Trusted Than Institutions | Andy Crouch
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Episode 339 - Why the Military & Your Barber Are More Trusted Than Institutions | Andy Crouch
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Join host Justin Forman for a compelling conversation with Andy Crouch, bestselling author and senior fellow at Praxis, about the cultural moment we find ourselves in—one he describes as "pandemonium." In this thought-provoking episode, Andy unpacks why institutional trust has collapsed, what it means for entrepreneurs, and how the church's calling to serve offers a pathway forward.
Drawing from his deep understanding of cultural dynamics and three-generation rebuilding cycles, Andy reveals why small businesses and the military are the only institutions maintaining trust above 50%—and what that means for Kingdom-minded entrepreneurs navigating uncertain times.
Key Topics:- Why our current moment is best described as "pandemonium" rather than chaos
- The collapse of prestige hierarchies and rise of dominance-based leadership
- How COVID accelerated institutional trust erosion that was decades in the making
- The three-generation cycle of cultural rebuilding (lessons from Genesis)
- Why small businesses maintain high trust levels while other institutions fail
- Jesus's radical alternative to both dominance and prestige hierarchies
- Practical strategies for lean, mission-focused entrepreneurship in uncertain times
"Institutionalism is when the actual mission of the institution becomes less important than just protecting the institution itself. You go off mission, and your mission becomes just protect our thing." - Andy Crouch
"In the kingdom of God, anyone can be great because anyone can serve." - Andy Crouch (quoting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.)
"If you aim for community, sometimes you get community, but rarely do, but if you aim for mission, oftentimes community is just a natural byproduct, and you're probably gonna get mission too." - Justin Forman
Andy Crouch is a bestselling author, cultural commentator, and senior fellow at Praxis. His books include "Culture Making," "Strong and Weak," and "The Tech-Wise Family." He brings decades of experience analyzing cultural shifts and helping leaders navigate complex societal changes with wisdom and faith.