Episode 103: Embracing Forgiveness: Insights from Yana Jenay Conner’s Journey in Living Beyond Offense

Podcast 2026
Written By Ally Portee

🌟 Have you ever felt stuck in the cycle of offense?  It’s time to break free!  In our latest podcast, Yana Jenay shares how forgiveness is more than just a feeling—it’s a merciful decision we make!  Yana Jenay discusses her book 'Living Beyond Defense,' emphasizing the need for a Biblical perspective on forgiveness, the significance of trust in the process, and the challenges of navigating relationships in a fallen world. 💔 How have you navigated forgiveness in your life? 

Ally Portee

Starting out in the world of politics, Ally interned and worked in Washington, DC, in Congress, at The White House, and on political campaigns. Today she’s in a totally different arena: fashion. Developing an eye for sartorial craftsmanship, Ally has learned how to put intricate and detailed collections into words, while developing relationships with some of the world's most leading brands and covering Paris, Milan, and Riyadh Fashion Week shows. Ally started SEELE in 2012. Seele [ze-le] is the German word for Soul and its aim is to encourage people with faith-inspired and lifestyle content that stir the soul. Ally has written for Forbes, Harper’s Bazaar, The Hollywood Reporter, GQ Middle East, Vogue Arabia, Refinery29, NPR, Arabian Business, and Euronews.

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