Paul Bishop has lived most of his life in Sauk Prairie, Wisconsin. Over time, he resided in Dallas, Tucson, and some small towns in Wisconsin. He is very familiar with the mental health system and before he came to Christ, he underwent ECT (electro convulsive therapy). Eventually, he bottomed out and there was not anything else medically to be offered.

Growing up, Bishop enjoyed sports. He earned good grades without much effort and after high school he went to LaCrosse for a year. After transferring to UW-Madison, all his hopes and dreams were tossed out the window.

His strength is his spirituality and expertise in being a survivor.