Focus on the Family Daily Broadcast
Turning hearts toward home
U.S. Air Date: May 8, 2009
Tribute to a Praying Mom

Speaker Ty Nichols encourages parents of prodigal children as he shares his story of walking away from the Christian faith as a teenager, only to return to it later as a result of his mother's fervent and persistent prayers.
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- Online Forum with Fern Nichols and Ty Nichols
Join broadcast guests Fern Nichols and Ty Nichols online from 3-5 p.m. (EST) on Friday, May 8. They'll answer questions about parenting and praying for prodigal children. - Audio: Praying for the Prodigal Daughter
Author Janet Thompson offers encouragement to parents of prodigal children as she talks about praying for her own prodigal daughter. - Focus Broadcast Survey
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- A Call to Action for Colorado Residents
- Moms in Touch 25th Anniversary
Moms in Touch is celebrating its 25th anniversary by with a special upcoming prayer event for Christian women called "Arise! Cry Out!"
Guest Biography
Fern Nichols is the founder and president of Moms In Touch International, an organization that motivates mothers to pray for children and their schools. She is the author of several books including Prayers from a Mom's Heart and Every Child Needs a Praying Mom. Fern and her husband have four children including Ty, who is featured on today's program.
Ty Nichols is a business entrepreneur specializing in financial markets and investment opportunities. He is also a public speaker who addresses audiences for FamilyLife's Weekend to Remember conference as well as Moms In Touch International. Ty and his wife, Patti, have one child and reside in San Diego, Calif.
Upcoming broadcasts
- November 9, 2009:
November Update from Focus on the Family - November 10, 2009:
The Kids Are Gone — Now What? - November 11, 2009:
Pardoned by God's Grace - November 12, 2009:
Frugal Living in a Tough Economy (Part 1 of 2) - November 13, 2009:
Frugal Living in a Tough Economy (Part 2 of 2) - More upcoming broadcasts