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Erika Kirk, the legacy of Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk, Her adult life was mostly in the eyes of the public – first Miss Arizona, later a ministry leader and entrepreneur, and most recently a wife and mother who shared her husband’s outspoken Christian faith. Their love story is rooted in prayer and purpose, shaping not only their marriage, but the action he established, a legacy to move forward after her death.
Erika Kirk’s life changed for hours forever, and Erika Kirk published a Bible verse, Psalm 46:1, which reads: “God is our refuge and strength, and is very helpful in trouble.”
A baptized Catholic Notre Dame Preparatory High School In Scottsdale, Arizona, Erika Kirk currently hosts a podcast called Rise of the Middle. It is described on her website as a pious series released every Wednesday, as well as a Monday meditation, “providing you with deep breaths, ‘God got this.’”
Each plot is “consciously and devoutly elaborated, encouraging you to push you, the Bible’s leadership to challenge you, and the verses that God breathes, to fill your heart with gestures.”
Her husband Charlie’s assassination address is at the U.S. headquarters
Charile Kirk and his wife Erika Lane Frantzve and their two children in December 2024. (Charlie Kirk via Facebook)
Erika and Charlie met in 2018 and then had a “very long dinner”. Charlie says He knew she was that “almost immediately”.
Erika posted a selfie of her and Charlie on September 5, 2023, which was five years since the two met. She wrote: “5 years ago today, we sat on the dialogue and drama deep in the burger of Bill in New York City Theology, philosophy and politics Finally, you paused and looked at me and said, “I’m going to date you.”
Erika and Charlie both talked publicly Interested in a datethey said what they did when they met.
Charlie proposed to Erika in December 2020. Engagement photos On Instagram, “When God writes your love story, you can marry your best friend.” The two got married less than a year later in May 2021.
Erika wrote in a post with wedding photos: “The man I had been praying for before I met you. [T]Oh, I am honored, respected and cherished by a man. [T]o In a way that reminds me of the leaders before our time, [whose] Faith in the Word of God reminds me of Daniel… [T]o My incalculable person was able to call my husband. My CJK. I love you, [Charlie]. ”
Charlie Kirk and his wife Erika appeared on the stage at the U.S. Opening ceremony held at the Salamander Hotel in Washington, DC on January 19, 2025. (Samuel Corum/Getty Images)
God’s role in love stories is the whole theme of Erika about her husband.
In February, Erika posted a video on Instagram with herself, Charlie and their children, which read: “Thank you for being my love story.”
The position has been on the virus since the death of TPUSA CEO. Charlie commented in the video: “My favorite.”
In her first Instagram post After the assassination of her husband, Erika wrote: “The world is evil. But our Savior. Our Lord. Our God.
Charlie Kirk’s coffin flew with Erika on Thursday Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance. The vice president was one of those who brought Kirk’s coffin to the plane.
As they left the plane, they saw Erika and Erika and Usha holding hands and holding the virus image, showing Kirks’ close relationship with the government. Erika Kirk also gave up supporters from the convoy with the cross in his hand.
Both the Vice President and President Donald Trump are open to their relationship with Charlie Kirk and publicly mourn him, the president ordered the flag nationwide.
Erika Kirk cries in the coffin of her late husband Charlie. (@mrserikakirk/instagram)
Another image of Erika is her leaning against Charlie’s open coffin, seemingly embracing her late husband. The photo was included in the first post she published after her death and included a videotape and kissed the late husband’s lifeless hand.
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When Erika meets Charlie, she is no stranger to the attention. In 2012, she was crowned by Miss Arizona in the United States. Her Instagram has photos of connecting with other contestants and visiting the Pentagon in a dressed Miss Arizona Sash. Her website Still offer options for those who wish to designate her as a model or actress.
In addition to her beauty pageant champion, Erika is an NCAA basketball player at Regis University in Denver, Colorado, and graduated from Arizona State University after a dual major in political science and international relations. She also received her LL.M. degree in American Law Studies from Liberty University.
2016 She started Bible 365challenge others to devote themselves to reading the Bible for a year. According to her website, the challenge later became a ministry program, “trying to help individuals interact with the Bible every day.”
Two years later, she founded the Announcement Streetwear, a faith-based clothing company that joined forces with Biblein356 in September 2021. Announcement of free Virtual BibleIn365 Live Q&A with Pastor Erika and James Kaddis every month.
As supporters gather on the route, Erika Kirk waved the convoy to take the body of her husband Charlie Kirk to September 11, 2025, bringing the body of her husband Charlie Kirk to Hansen Mortuary Chapel in Phoenix. (Diannie Chavez / The Republic / USA Today Network via Imagen Images)
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Despite her achievements in faith, fashion and beauty pageants, Erika stressed that her life priorities include being a wife and mother.
“Most importantly, Erika cherishes her role as Charlie Kirk’s wife and mother of their precious son and daughter,” she wrote on the website. “As she continues to grow in her ministry, leadership and entrepreneurial efforts, Erica remains committed to inspiring others to live with purpose, rooted in faith and driven by Christ’s love in every aspect of her life.”
This is the first time Erika Kirk has spoken since assassinated by her husband Charlie Kirk in Turning Point, USA on September 12, 2025. (Pretty: America’s turning point)
On Friday, Erika quietly broke her silence and posted a dynamic feeling on the camera standing next to the camera, Charlie recorded his podcast.
She cried, “Two days ago, my husband Charlie went to see his Savior and God’s face.” “This is one of his last conversations on this earth, and my husband witnessed his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Now and eternally, he will stand by the Savior’s side wearing the crown of glory of the martyrs.”
She added Charlie’s Favorite Bible verses Ephesians 5:25 says, “Mr., love your wife, just as Christ loves the church and gives up himself for her.”
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In a message to the United States, Erika made it clear that the movement her husband started would not be with him. She announced that Turning Point USA will continue its campus tour and hold its U.S. festival, which is scheduled to take place in Phoenix, Arizona in December.
Charlie Kirk was killed at an event at the University of Utah on Wednesday, with his wife and two children’s names not yet public.
