He Left Me Behind—But God Stayed | How I Reclaimed Joy from Betrayal & Depression
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When Monda discovered her husband’s pornography addiction, she didn’t
walk away—she stayed, prayed, and fought for her marriage. A committed
Christian, Monda held on through betrayal, hoping for reconciliation
even as he chose to leave. Left as a single mother, she battled
depression and an eating disorder while raising her children with
strength and conviction. Through heartbreak and perseverance, God was
with her—and today, she lives a life full of joy and support with the
family she and God have built.
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📚 Chapters:
00:00 - Preview
02:42 - About Monda
03:48 - What Jesus Says About Marriage
09:03 - Monda and Her 1st Husband
10:40 - Discovering His Porn Addiction
14:12 - Willingness to Reconcile
16:34 - Tennessee Complicates the Divorce
18:52 - A Church Who Was Truly Family
22:55 - Sharing Custody of the Children
25:23 - Trauma, Anger, and Depression
31:05 - The Story of Monda, Nell, Carla, and Kevin
34:08 - Monda and Kevin Fall in Love
35:27 - Amazing Providence
36:42 - Kevin Adopts Allen & Bonnie / Monda Adopts Zack
37:47 - God's Will is Not the Same as God's Providence
39:53 - Monda's Advice for Divorced Women
43:09 - Divorce Can be More Difficult Than Death
45:59 - Two Hearts Who Share the Pain
47:20 - How to Protect Yourself While Dating
51:08 - Satan Wants Your Marriage to Fail
51:40 - Closing Statements
52:23 - Credits
🔥 Faith and resilience are the driving forces behind the series,
"Tempered". Sharing the stories of women who have overcome hardship,
this show is a testament to the strength of a faithful Christian woman.
These ladies share their stories of trauma, loss, and the profound ways
their beliefs carried them through the darkest of times with honesty and
courage. Their strength and determination to not merely survive, but to
thrive in the face of adversity has tempered them into who they are
today.
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