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Unorthodox Man Podcast: Unorthodox Injury with Eric Schwarz

Unorthodox Man Podcast: Unorthodox Injury with Eric Schwarz

Last updated on: November 6, 2017 at 3:23 pm by Christian Podcast Central

Unorthodox Man Podcast: Unorthodox Injury with Eric Schwarz 2017-11-06T15:23:50-08:00 Christian Podcast Central

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Unorthodox Injury with Eric Schwarz

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This week, I get to sit down and talk with a guy who was a student of mine when I was doing full-time student ministry, Eric Schwarz. He’s an amazing guy with an amazing story. Here are a few of the bulletpoints form our discussion… though you REALLY need to push play and hear Eric’s story for yourself!

Eric was born & raised in San Diego
Grew up at North Coast Church and I knew Eric’s older brother, Tony
Loved skating & punk rock
Knew Jesus was real, but wanted to do his own thing

Why didn’t you follow Jesus if you knew it was real?

“I didn’t care about my salvation at that point. I just cared about having fun.”
Eric did all the church events, but not any of the relationship with Jesus.
He knew there was a reason that everyone else believed, but he never took the time to grasp it and engage with it

Eric’s life dramatically changed… and it all started with an accident

One day, Eric got high after school and skated home
While following his friend home, his friend crossed the street and as he went to cross, he was hit by a truck.
Eric woke up in a hospital with no idea why he was there.
Later, Eric learned that a Nissan Titan hit him at 45 mph, Eric was thrown 30 feet, destroyed his shoulder and smacked his head on the concrete.
Eric was diagnosed with PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injury
After getting home from the hospital, he went right back to his old life of smoking, partying and skating
While watching his grandfather die, Eric saw what true commitment to Christ looked like.
His grandfather’s example and strength led Eric to follow Jesus for real
Now, with this life change, Eric has finished school, advocates for people with TBI and works at a school for the disabled.

What are the long-term impacts of the injury?

Life long headaches, anxiety, depression, lower functioning motor skills and lack of focus
Eric has found that creating art helps cope with depression

What are words of advice for people going through brain injury?

Practice gratitude – gratitude helps you focus on the good things in this world
Don’t Isolate yourself – talk to others who know more than you do: professionals, doctors, family, friends
Admit you need help – get the help you need!

What advice do you have for people who are in relationship with others who are dealing with depression or TBI?

Just be there – you don’t need to do it all
Don’t just say good words – have good actions

Eric’s favorite Bible verse?

John 3:16 – it is the entire Bible summed up in one verse. It is the Gospel.

“For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.”

Closing thoughts:

What you earn give back to others. Keep your word and live in truth

thankfulness in tragedy

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