When Life Doesn't Go as Planned | Trusting God Through Addiction and Unexpected Parenting

From broke in a broken home to a faithful marriage and business with Ruslan KD

Check out  @RuslanKD  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCj2yZE96gWsFyeVYnY9zXeg] and  @BlessGodStudios  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCAir8kj7mB29apKZ53ryKKw] 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 :)

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

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/ [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

From Divorced to 35 Years Married:: How this couple built a happy marriage!

Check out our website Ericaanderik.com The first year of marriage can be the toughest, and in this episode, we talk about the reality of "hard times" and what it takes for a "successful marriage." We share our own experiences and the four key principles that have guided our "relationships" through difficult seasons. This conversation offers practical "marriage advice" and highlights the importance of "communication in relationships" and "trust building" to navigate the challenges that inevitably arise. 01:55 Introduction 06:32 4 Key principles for a Successful marriage 18:28 Marriage is Hard; Impact of Divorce 24:14 How do we heal together in marriage? 35:43 What to do with abuse/loveless marriage? 46:45 How to keep a Routine of Friendship in Marriage. 54:00 Protecting your Marriage Team -- First team, Second Team, Third team 1:12:20 Importance of humility in marriage.

We were teachers... here's why we homeschool our kids

00:22 Introduction 01:45 Authority over our kids education and faith 13:18 Autonomy over our schedule 28:25 Our Kids can Author their own education 38:21 Teaching an Asset Based Education 52:20 Legacy is more important than grades.   Homeschooling, parenting, education, and faith all come together in this honest conversation about why a former principal and teacher chose to homeschool their 6 kids. In this episode, we explain our “4 A Framework” — Authority, Autonomy, Authoring education, and Asset-based learning — and how it shapes the way we raise and educate our children. We share why we believe education is more than academics, how family culture influences learning, and what made us rethink traditional schooling after years inside the system. This isn’t about criticizing schools — it’s about pursuing a vision we felt called to build for our family. Whether you’re curious about homeschooling, questioning education options, or simply looking for intentional parenting ideas, we hope this conversation helps you think deeper about the purpose behind how we teach our kids. 🎥 Subscribe for honest conversations on marriage, parenting, faith, and building a life that lasts. #Homeschool #Parenting #ChristianParenting #HomeschoolFamily #Education #FaithAndFamily #IntentionalParenting #HomeschoolLife #FamilyDiscipleship #ErikAndEricaEverAfter