#95 The Pain of Suicide vs. The Hope of Christ - Lori Apon, Part 2
This is Part 2 of Lori Apon’s story. Make sure to listen to Part 1 first.
Lori met Bobby Apon, the love of her life at a Christian concert. He was one of the founding members of NewSong, an upcoming Christian music group. Bobby was young, charismatic, and good-looking, and quickly swept Lori off her feet. After a romance and engagement that seemed straight out of a fairytale, they were married. But at the wedding altar, both Lori and Bobby were in bondage to sin. Lori carried an eating disorder, stemming from her desire to be in control. And Bobby was addicted to lust and pornography.
Both of them loved Jesus and wanted to be free... but it was a struggle for both of them... especially for Bobby, who was always on the road with NewSong, performing Christian concerts. No one in the band knew what he was going through, and not a soul in their audiences listening every night were aware of Bobby's inner turmoil that haunted him.
But as Lori would discover, as painful and devastating the consequences of sin may be, even greater is the power of God to restore the lost and redeem what was broken.
Important: If you struggle with suicidal thoughts then call the suicide hotline at 988.
📷 Photos and Videos
Bobby’s Funeral
Village Appreciation Video
Note from Lori: When my youngest was graduating from high school we hosted a “Village Appreciation Celebration” thanking the people God used in our lives. We wrote hand-written notes of appreciation to everyone we could think of who played a part in the lives of my children over the years (over 500 people) and 300 people attended. Here’s a clip of my children from that special night sharing “stones of remembrance”.
Life After Death
🔗 Helpful Links
Perspective Ministries (Lori’s ministry today) has multiple initiatives today:
WidowLife Boxes of Comfort and Care
“Raising Fatherless Kids” podcast (Apple or Spotify)
A great story about how 8 Apon children received full-ride scholarships to Liberty University
“A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling.”
🎧 NewSong Discography (1981 - 1993)
Bobby sings on all of these albums
More Than Music (1981)
NewSong Alive (1981) - Note: We couldn’t find the album online anywhere. If you find it somewhere, please send us a message!
All the Best (1981) - Note: We couldn’t find the album online anywhere. If you find it somewhere, please send us a message!
Son In My Eyes (1982)
The Word (1984)
Trophies of Grace (1986)
Say Yes! (1988)
Light Your World (1989)
Living Proof (1991)
One Heart At a Time (1992)
All Around the World (1993)
🎧 3 RECOMMENDED EPISODES
#59 My Marriage Was Crumbling - Barbara Mula: Barbara’s life growing up was chaotic at best and scarred with abuse. To protect herself, Barbara put up emotional walls and developed a tough personality. But when her marriage began crumbling, she realized those walls would never hold up. If everything she thought to be true was false, how would she ever find a firm foundation?
#73 A Love Story - Frank & Annette Loria: Frank Loria was a self-righteous "good guy" who thought he could earn God's favor by following the rules. Annette, on the other hand, barely stopped to think if God had rules at all, and instead indulged in whatever she felt like. Both of them had defined God to be whoever they thought He was… but they’d soon find out that He was entirely different.
#76 Addicted to Porn. Freed by Christ. - Cortney Bruketta: Cortney felt trapped in a web of addiction and secrecy. She wrestled daily with pornography and the guilt of living a double life. And no matter where she turned, she couldn't find a way out. Could anyone, set her free?
