The Bishop

Eugene “Bishop” Tanniehill was Incarcerated in Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola for 47 years prior to being issued a pardon from then State of Louisiana Gov. Kathleen Blanco.In this episode of Bloody Angola Podcast, Jim Chapman brings you the transformation of Eugene Tanniehill’s life inside of Angola Prison and his walk with faith that led to Eugene being simply known as “The Bishop” by convicts inside the prison. Timestamps03:10 Life Inside Bloody Angola06:29 Transformation Through Faith07:52 The Bishop Emerges09:41 A Journey to Freedom10:20 Reflections on Tannehill's Life14:37 Controversial Release15:09 Bishop's Testimony29:29 The Power of Repentance32:38 Deliverance and Redemption40:38 The Road to Clemency54:24 The Governor's Decision