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How to Know If You Should Stay or Leave After Cheating (3 Questions to Ask Before Calling It Quits) Episode 55


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What do you do when your heart says stay, but your mind says run? In this raw and faith-filled episode of The ANTD Podcast, Amee and D. Widders walk you through the 3 most important questions to ask yourself before deciding whether to stay in a relationship after infidelity. Blending biblical truth, personal experience, and practical wisdom, they unpack what true repentance really looks like, how to rebuild trust (if it's even possible), and why your healing must be led by God—not pressure, fear, or emotion.

Whether you're in the middle of heartbreak, trying to discern God’s voice, or unsure if restoration is even possible, this episode offers the clarity, encouragement, and spiritual guidance you need. These questions aren't just for the betrayed—but for anyone seeking direction and peace in the middle of chaos. Watch until the end for a powerful testimony that proves God can bring beauty from even the deepest betrayal.


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00:00 – Should I stay or should I go after betrayal?

01:05 – What real repentance looks like (vs. guilt or regret)

02:20 – A former cheater’s insight on true change

04:00 – When one person wants to heal but the other isn’t ready

06:00 – The cycle of empty apologies vs. action

08:00 – How to examine someone’s heart: watch the fruit

09:00 – Rebuilding trust after betrayal: who does the heavy lifting?

10:45 – “You shot me—now help me heal”: emotional analogy

11:30 – Why mutual restoration is necessary, not just survival

13:00 – Amee’s personal breaking point & moment of surrender

15:00 – The night everything almost ended… and the breakthrough

16:30 – How God used obedience to build a new legacy

18:00 – God can restore or release—listen for His voice

19:15 – Culture says “leave,” but God’s direction is personal

21:00 – 3 signs of real repentance: Remorse, Reassurance, Respect

22:30 – “Give it 100% before you walk away”

23:30 – What to do when patterns of betrayal continue

24:00 – The three-year restoration concept explained

25:00 – Final encouragement: Pray. Discern. Obey God.

25:40 – Our full healing PDF bundle now available

26:20 – Final thoughts + how our testimony keeps growing

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