La Shaine Reynolds spent her early years in the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Its teachings caused confusion and an unhealthy fear of God, death, and end-time doctrines. In 1994, La Shaine left the church as a young adult. She now lives in Missouri with her husband, Tim. They have six children and five grandchildren. She graduated from Montreat College with a B.A. in Bible and Religion and is pursuing her M.A. in Biblical Studies.