Lori Bakker

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Lori Graham Bakker is the second wife of televangelist Jim Bakker. She was born Lori Beth Graham. (Though with a similar surname, she is of no relation to Billy Graham.)

Lori is the author of More Than I Could Ever Ask (Thomas Nelson) Her book is "The Story of a Woman, Broken and Defeated Who Found That Dreams Really Do Come True,". The book tells the tale of her life when she used drugs, committed adultery, and had five abortions before she converted to Christianity.

In 1998 Lori met and married Jim Bakker, after his first marriage to Tammy Faye ended in divorce. Today, she and her husband claim to work to show people who God is and the peace that can be found through knowing Him.

As the wife of Jim Bakker, Lori Graham Bakker has appeared on Larry King Live, The Today Show, and numerous other American television programs. She speaks regularly to women's groups, discussing compulsive and abusive behaviors, abortions, and forgiveness.