Erik and Erica Everafter
Claim This Podcastby Erik and Erica Schwartz
Podcast Overview
<p><span>Marriage and family are messy, funny, hard, and beautiful — and we’re here to share it all. </span></p> <p><span>We’re Erik & Erica — a married couple with 7 amazing kids and 18 years of real-life, real-love experience. </span></p> <p><span>Our story has been one of ups, downs, loss, resilience, healing, and joy. Through it all, we’ve learned to fight for each other, find laughter in the chaos, and build a family rooted in love. </span></p> <p><span>Here, we talk honestly about marriage, parenting, and adoption — and what it’s really like walking through challenges like: </span></p> <p><span>💔 losing both of our dads at a young age </span></p> <p><span>🏚️ growing up in foster care </span></p> <p><span>🎗️ surviving breast cancer and a double mastectomy </span></p> <p><span>🧠 battling depression and suicidal thoughts </span></p> <p><span>💼 leaving behind a stable career to chase a dream — together </span></p> <p><span></span></p> <p><span>Our goal? To help couples and families see that joy is possible, even in the hardest seasons. You’re not alone — and your story matters. </span></p> <p><span>🎥 Subscribe for open conversations, practical insights, and real encouragement for your journey.</span></p>
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Publishing Since
1/21/2026
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Recent Episodes
May 6, 2026
From broke in a broken home to a faithful marriage and business with Ruslan KD
Check out @RuslanKD and @BlessGodStudios book and godly ambition tour here: https://blessgod.co/ More from Erik and Erica here: https://ericaanderik.com/ 02:05 Broken Homes impact on marriage and finding Dave Ramsey 09:16 Getting out of $100,000 of debt 16:10 Parenting and raising kids to NOT BE SOFT! 20:33 Creating a healthy marriage early 23:33 How to raise boys and kids. 31:30 Contentment vs. Ambition 37:50 The real cost of becoming successful 42:55 Becoming aligned in your ambition as a married couple 47:00 From 100K in debt to 7 Figures in earnings 54:45 How do you discern the voice of the Lord 01:04:30 How to choose collaboration partners. 01:13:46 What would Ruslan tell himself as a child now looking back on his life. 01:19:45 Conclusion and love for Ruslan's wife and family :)
April 21, 2026
When Life Doesn't Go as Planned | Trusting God Through Addiction and Unexpected Parenting
Check out our book: https://ericaanderik.com/Store What do you do when life doesn’t go the way you planned? In this conversation, we sit down with Al and Sheila—an incredible couple whose story will stay with you long after this video ends. What started as a normal season of life took an unexpected turn when their son fell into addiction. Suddenly, in their 60s, they found themselves stepping in to raise their grandchildren… starting over in a way they never imagined. But that’s only part of the story. Al also shares what it looked like to run a business while carrying over a million dollars in debt—and how, through faith, perseverance, and hard decisions, God brought restoration in ways he couldn’t have scripted himself. This episode is about: What it means to show up when life gets hard How to carry responsibility you didn’t choose Trusting God when everything feels uncertain And building a life—and family—that stands, even in the storm If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, behind, or unsure how things could possibly work out… this story is for you. 00:00 Introduction 02:22 Finding out we had a grandson 04:13 Parenting a Prodigal Child 13:38 What advice do you give to parents who are waiting on a prodigal 19:00 How God brought our grandson to us 24:57 Caring for their grandkids mom. 32:28 Erik and Erica share their story of raising nephews 38:30 Navigating the trauma in children 47:10 Erica shares her story of foster care 53:30 Al shares about how he came out of 1.8 million in debt 1:09:15 What advice do you give to young couples
April 2, 2026
Misaligned Marriage | Finding Peace When You Want Different Things
Check out our book at ericaanderik.com (Hit the pop up for a free chapter)Get Committed Shirts at https://www.husbandandwifeforlife.com/ In this episode, we explore the concept of being "equally yoked" and its profound impact on committed relationships. We discuss why having aligned beliefs is crucial for a "successful marriage" and how navigating differences can be a significant challenge. This conversation provides practical "relationship advice" for couples grappling with differing desires, emphasizing the importance of shared spiritual "faith" in "christian relationships." 01:30 Introduction of Alignment and Dangers of Misalignment 04:55 Aligning with God first 12:41 First level of alignment 18:30 Second level of alignment 29:25 Third level of alignment 38:33 How alignment leads to building a marriage
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- What is Erik and Erica Everafter?
<p><span>Marriage and family are messy, funny, hard, and beautiful — and we’re here to share it all. </span></p> <p><span>We’re Erik & Erica — a married couple with 7 amazing kids and 18 years of real-life, real-love experience. </span></p> <p><span>Our story has been one of ups, downs, loss, resilience, healing, and joy. Through it all, we’ve learned to fight for each other, find laughter in the chaos, and build a family rooted in love. </span></p> <p><span>Here, we talk honestly about marriage, parenting, and adoption — and what it’s really like walking through challenges like: </span></p> <p><span>💔 losing both of our dads at a young age </span></p> <p><span>🏚️ growing up in foster care </span></p> <p><span>🎗️ surviving breast cancer and a double mastectomy </span></p> <p><span>🧠 battling depression and suicidal thoughts </span></p> <p><span>💼 leaving behind a stable career to chase a dream — together </span></p> <p><span></span></p> <p><span>Our goal? To help couples and families see that joy is possible, even in the hardest seasons. You’re not alone — and your story matters. </span></p> <p><span>🎥 Subscribe for open conversations, practical insights, and real encouragement for your journey.</span></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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