Yana Conner

Yana Conner, a theologian and author of Living Beyond Offense, dives deep into the transformative power of forgiveness. She discusses candidly her struggles that motivated her writing, revealing how biblical peace and shalom-making reflect God’s character. Yana explains the true meaning of 'turning the other cheek'—a call to restore, not enable. She offers practical steps for forgiving, highlights Jesus’s example with Judas, and encourages living in God's forgiveness instead of self-forgiveness, all while emphasizing how forgiveness is central to our faith.

Join Yana Conner, an author and Bible teacher at Vertical Church, as she explores the challenging yet transformative journey of forgiveness. Discover why forgiving doesn't mean forgetting and learn about the profound concept of 'faithfully casting' debts to God. Yana also unpacks the true meaning behind 'turning the other cheek,' highlighting the importance of humble confrontation. She contrasts cultural norms of 'protecting your peace' with being a peacemaker while emphasizing that forgiveness is actually a strength, not a weakness in our relationships.