Forgiveness is one of the hardest commands God gives us—and yet it’s one of the most freeing. In this episode, I sit down with Bible teacher and author Yana Jenay Conner to talk about what it really means to forgive God’s way.

Together, we unpack why forgiveness isn’t the same as forgetting and how to process deep hurt without minimizing it.

This conversation is honest, compassionate, and rooted in Scripture. Whether you’re struggling to forgive someone who hurt you or desire to know what the Scripture really says about forgiveness, Yana’s wisdom will help you see forgiveness through God’s eyes and find the healing your heart needs.

💭 What We’re Talking About in This Episode:

✨ What forgiveness really means from a biblical perspective

✨ How to forgive when the person hasn’t apologized or changed

✨ The difference between reconciliation and forgiveness

✨ Practical steps to begin forgiving God’s way

🎧 Listen now and be equipped on how to forgive when someone inevitably hurts you.

👇🏽 Connect with Yana Jenay Conner

* Website: yanajenay.com

* Instagram: @yanajenay

* Grab her new book: Living Beyond Offense

Date: October 23, 2025

Podcast: Black Girl Theology

Episode Title: S4E7: Learning to Forgive God’s Way with Yana Jenay Conner

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