Casey Crouse explores faith, fundamentals, and social entrepreneurship

Apr 9, 2026

For nearly seven years, Casey Crouse has been quietly building a movement in Indiana. As co‑founder and Executive Director of New Shoe Day, he is leading the effort to create the state’s first shoe bank and end “shoe insecurity” for kids who cannot access new, proper footwear. In this episode, Casey joins host Tim Leman to share how a simple volunteer project grew into a statewide initiative, the power of something as small as a shoebox to restore dignity and confidence, and what it really takes to blend entrepreneurial rigor, faith, and community into meaningful impact. 

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Key Takeaways: 

• What a “shoe bank” really is (00:47)
• The moment everything shifted (2:20)
• Small details create big dignity (4:17)
• Building trust (5:11)
• The journey of New Shoe Day (6:41)
• Defining shoe insecurity (9:59)
• Blending fundamentals with mission (12:04)
• Building a strong board of directors (14:43)
• Impact starts at home and in community (18:15)
• Casey’s edge (21:27)
• Team dynamics (23:23)