5 ways Charlie and Erika Kirk championed God, marriage

4. Charlie and Erika Kirk on the benefits of marriage 

Charlie Kirk and his wife often encouraged their audience to prioritize marriage over living for oneself, espousing the benefits of raising children alongside a loving partner, and how this enables people to live out a higher calling. 

During TPUSA’s Young Women in Leadership Summit in June, Erika acknowledged that some women think that motherhood means putting their lives on hold, preventing them from pursuing a career or utilizing their college degree. The mother of two asserted that women are not wasting their degrees when they raise their children with “wisdom, love and truth.” 

“Mothers are culture shapers. They're legacy builders, and no government can outgovern a righteous mother, and no platform can match the prayers of a righteous mother,” she said. “It’ll never match up.”

“And I never want you to think that when you have a family, that [puts] you in a position where you can't be what God has called you to be,” Erika added. “It's the exact opposite. When you become a mother, that is what God has called you to be.” 

In addition to being the wife of the TPUSA founder, Erika is known for founding Proclaim, a faith-based clothing company. She also serves as the host of the "Midweek Rise Up" podcast, which is described as “a devotional series focused on biblical leadership and empowering others to lead with integrity and purpose.”

Charlie also encouraged his radio audience and social media followers to marry and start families of their own. In an August social media post, the conservative activist shared a picture of himself at the beach with his daughter. Wishing his daughter a happy birthday, Charlie called it “the greatest privilege” to teach her to know God alongside Erika. 

“Having a family will change your life in the best ways, so get married and have kids. You won’t regret it,” the father wrote.