About Me

 

Former - having previously filled a particular role or been a particular thing .

Heathen - an uncivilized , wild , unreligious , barbaric person who lacks moral principles . Or someone who is sinful , and very promiscuous .

Redeemed-to buy out, rescue, or deliver someone or something from sin.

Hey there, I’m Shalina! Many of you might know me as "Shalinatheartist," "Lina," or "Star"—all three are a big part of who I am and reflect my vibrant personality.

Some of you are familiar with my story, but for those who aren’t, I dive deeper into it on the “Former Heathen podcast”. You can catch Season 1 on Libsyn, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or just search for the podcast name wherever you listen!

The name “Former Heathen” came to me during my search for the perfect podcast, and clothing title. I’ve always playfully referred to myself as a “Heathen” to describe my past, especially my “sexual past” . When God placed the name in my mind -it clicked, and it felt right . Plus, I had been reading the Bible very heavily at this time, and I kept seeing the word “ Heathen “ all over the place , so I knew I was on to something . 

The name really captures my experience, especially considering the wild, fast-paced life I’ve lived. Drinking like a fish, smoking until my lips were black, partying all times of the night , enduring rocky relationships with the wrong men, ignoring red flags, rushing into things, not knowing my worth, and putting others before myself. But at some point, I knew I had to shift my mindset and make some changes. Not only for myself, but for my daughter as well . I knew I needed to set a better example for her, and so I did.  In 2022 of August, I got saved , and chose to honor God, refrain from sex, and wait for the right partner while working on my relationship with Him. When that decision clicked for me, it felt like a no-brainer, and it’s something I wished , I had done a long time ago . 

After that, I transitioned from what many might call a “Self Exploration Phase ” or “ Finding Myself Phase “ into what I like to call the “Heavy Isolation” phase—where I cut everyone off , and allowed God to work on me—and then finally I entered , into my “Delivered” era. Through much prayer, fasting , praising and worshiping . The process of changing my life and shedding my past was crucial for me. But THE LORD WORKED IT OUT and whipped me into shape . 

When you hear the name  “Former Heathen,” please don’t frown your face up . Many hate the name , many love  it , many wish I had went with something else , while others laugh and can relate to it . BUT FOR ME , it’s fitting !!! I’m not ashamed of my testimony . Many Christian’s are coming out of some dark spaces , and finding the light of God , and I was one of them . I know When you hear the name “ Heathen “ You might think of someone wild , disrespectful, tasteless, tactless , and reckless. And you would be correct !!! But I have went from living very carelessly for most of my life , to one day allowing the Holy Spirit to do a 180 on me . He redeemed and set me free , as well as so many others . I’m now a  “ Former Heathen “ saved sanctified , and filled with the Holy Spirit -amen. 

If you've ever been caught up in searching for love in the wrong places, using sex or drugs, to fill a void, feeling abandoned, or dealing with heartbreak and unhealthy relationships, this message is for you.  Refraining from something as powerful as sex, drugs, and all things God despises, is no easy feat, but trust me, it gets easier as time goes on. As long as you are willing to serve the lord, he will keep you. 

That pretty much wraps up just a little bit about me. Feel free to check out the “ Former Heathen Podcast “on my YouTube channel, or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasters, for more about me. 

When you hear the name “Former Heathen “attached to my name. Just know I’ve worked hard to get here, to over come a life filled with sin , heartache , pain , mistakes , failure , and eventually success in serving the lord !!!! And if I can you can too . Amen . 

To all of my “ Former Heathens “ I salute you for giving your life back to GOD , and remembering who you are in Christ . Remember, your BODY IS A TEMPLE TREAT IT AS SUCH .

Thank you for all of the support and love :)

 May your Self Worth Be Found & Your Self Love Restored .

Xoxo, Lina 💋💫