Forever Dad
Price Van Ray is the host of Forever Dad. He is an International Author, Illustrator, voice actor, and divorced single father. He has always wanted to tell his stories and give parenting advice to those who would listen. Being a parent can be one of the most rewarding things in the whole world. ForeverDad podcast talks about life and fatherhood. He talks about the joys, and difficulties associated with being a parent in today's world. He tells stories that will help you relate when talking to your child. He lets you know that you're not alone. It is his hope...
FD 170: 2020 THE DAY EVERYTHING CHANGED
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When do you actually become an adult? We like to think it happens at 18, 21, or when we hit traditional milestones. But the truth is, true adulthood has no set age, and it hits every single one of us completely differently.
In this deeply personal episode of Forever Dad, I’m looking back with perfect 20/20 hindsight at the exact moment the illusion of childhood shattered for me. For decades, through a painful divorce, a devastating foreclosure, and even times of homelessness, I had the ultimate superpower: my parents were my sa...
FD 169: MARRIAGE IS AN INVESTMENT
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Episode 169: Marriage is an Investment
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Is your marriage a high-yield account or a bad investment? This week on Forever Dad, we break down relationships using strict banking logic. We look at the pros of making daily emotional deposits, the compounding interest of a strong partnership, and the serious cons of letting your connection go into default. From spotting "bad investments" in your behavior to avoiding relational bankruptcy, it’s time to audit your marriage and build some serious long-term wealth.
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FD 168: Why Being an Articulate Black Student Makes You an "AI Suspect?"
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FD 168: Why Being an Articulate Black Student Makes You an "AI Suspect"
Imagine your child stays up all night pouring their heart, research, and intellect into a school essay. They hit submit, proud of their hard work—only to be called into the dean’s office a few days later and accused of using ChatGPT.
In this powerful episode of Forever Dad, host Price Van Ray tackles a terrifying new academic crisis hitting minority households: the rise of false AI cheating accusations. Studies show that Blac...
FD 167: SURVIVING THE HUNGER GAMES AT YOUR JOB
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Episode 167: The Hunger Games at Your Job
Welcome to the arena. We are diving deep into the brutal reality of modern workplace survival. From passive-aggressive emails and toxic coworkers to out-of-touch bosses and sudden corporate restructurings, the modern office can feel less like a career and more like a high-stakes battle royale. Today, we break down the ultimate corporate survival guide, exploring how to map out your company's "Districts," spot true alliances at the water cooler, and navigate the chaos pulling the strings behind the scenes. Whether you are...
FD 166: YOU BECAME THE PARENT YOU COMPLAINED ABOUT
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"Welcome to Episode 166: You Became the Parent You Complained About.
Today, we are taking a massive, honest, and hilarious look at the ultimate generational plot twist. We all grow up making a sacred promise to ourselves that we will never turn into our parents. We swear we’ll be the cool ones, the fun ones, the ones who do everything differently.
But time is a circle, and life has a funny way of bringing us right back to our roots. In this episode, we are breaking down th...
FD 165: WHEN WORK BECOMES A BATTLEFIELD
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What happens when your daily 9-to-5 feels like stepping into a war zone? In Episode 165 of Forever Dad, "When Work Becomes a Battlefield," we dive deep into the reality of working in a toxic environment. I get personal about my own experiences, opening up about the profound effect a toxic workplace had on my life and the feelings of helplessness that come with it. Join me for an honest conversation on how a toxic career impacts fatherhood, how to protect your mental health, and what steps you can take to break...
FD 164: HOW THE CHURCH FAILED MY GRIEF
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This is FOREVER DAD EPISODE 164; In this deeply raw and unfiltered episode, we are tackling a painful reality that too many people suffer through in silence: how the church is failing the grieving world.It has been over a year since my mom passed away. In 365 days of navigating life without her, not a single person from the church has reached out, checked in, or asked how I am doing. I wasn't just left to grieve; I was entirely abandoned by the community that promised to be there. Today, I’m channeling my an...
FD 163: THE KIDS GENERATIONAL CRISIS WE CREATED
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Are we failing our kids? In Episode 163, Price Van Ray dives deep into "The Kids' Generation Crisis We Created." This week, we confront the stark, growing divide between the older generations and the new generation. From technology to shifting social norms, the new generation is increasingly out of touch with reality—but is it entirely their fault, or did we set them up for this? Price breaks down how modern parenting, societal shifts, and cultural changes have contributed to this massive generational gap, and what we, as fathers and me...
FD 162: INCONSIDERATE NEIGHBORS FROM HELL
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Price Van Ray is a divorced, single dad raising five kids. In Episode 162 Price talks about: how home is supposed to be your sanctuary, but sometimes the people next door make it a living nightmare. In this episode of Forever Dad, we are venting about the ultimate neighbor horror stories. From midnight lawn mowing and bass-thumping music to property line wars and the neighbor who treats your parking spot like their own, we cover all the things that drive a dad absolutely crazy. Tune in as we break down the unwritten rules of ne...
FD 161: MY TERRIFYING CHILDHOOD ROADTRIP TERRORIZED ME
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Price Van Ray is a divorced, single dad raising five kids. In Episode 161 of Forever Dad, we are unpacking a personal, unforgettable, and downright terrifying childhood road trip that left a lasting mark. We’ve all experienced family vacations that didn't go as planned, but this specific journey went completely off the rails, creating intense core memories that followed me into adulthood. Join me as I share the wild details of this survival-style trip . .. Check out this great episode. Listen to what he has to say as he will always be a.... Forever Dad
FD 160: SHE WAS MISSING FOR YEARS, MY AUNT
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Price Van Ray is a divorced, single dad raising five kids. Today in episode #160 Price will be talking about: how his aunt vanished off the face of the earth She was a missing person nowhere to be seen. One day he was told his aunt was alive and well and wanted to see him.. . .. Check out this great episode. Listen to what he has to say as he will always be a.... Forever Dad
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FD 159: THE THINGS MY KIDS NEVER SAW
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Price Van Ray is a divorced, single dad raising five kids. Today in episode #159 Price will be talking about: all the sacrifices that parents do for their kids that go unseen and forgotten and unrecognized. You parents should get a special holiday day for all the things you do.. . .. Check out this great episode. Listen to what he has to say as he will always be a.... Forever Dad
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FR 158: MY UNFORGETTABLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE YEARS
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Price Van Ray is a divorced, single dad raising five kids. Today in episode #158 Price will be talking about: his years as a student at a community college but most of all how he never quit. Along the path there were obstacles but he overcame them and you can as well. . .. Check out this great episode. Listen to what he has to say as he will always be a.... Forever Dad
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FD 157: EVERYDAY IS A BLESSING
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Price Van Ray is a divorced, single dad raising five kids. Today in episode #157 Price will be talking about: how every single day is. blesing and we should be thankful for them. He shares stories of his family that means alot to him. . .. Check out this great episode. Listen to what he has to say as he will always be a.... Forever Dad
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FD 156: SCIATICA THE NERVE THAT BROKE ME
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Price Van Ray is a divorced, single dad raising five kids. Today in episode #156 Price will be talking about: sciatica, the nerve that broke me. he was in pain not ony spiritually, emotionally but physically. this is a pain no one should ever have to bear. But there was a learning realization this pain. . .. Check out this great episode. Listen to what he has to say as he will always be a.... Forever Dad
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FD 155: BEFORE ITS TOO LATE: DAD EDITION
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Price Van Ray is a divorced, single dad raising five kids. Today in episode #155 Price will be talking about: what you should do with your dad before it too late. Dads are not going to be around forever so please for the love of god take time and spend it with him. .. Check out this great episode. Listen to what he has to say as he will always be a.... Forever Dad
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FD 154: SCARS WE CARRY
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Price Van Ray is a divorced, single dad raising five kids. Today in episode #154 Price will be talking about: how we all carry scars throughout our lives and how it impacts us. Scars are a serious thing that we should all be aware of... Check out this great episode. Listen to what he has to say as he will always be a.... Forever Dad
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FD 153: I WISH I HAD CLOSER SIBINGS
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Price Van Ray is a divorced, single dad raising five kids. Today in episode #153 Price will be talking about: how he wishes he had closer siblings. This is something hat every sane person wants i would think.. Check out this great episode. Listen to what he has to say as he will always be a.... Forever Dad
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FD 152: OH I WORKED WITH THE DEVIL
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Price Van Ray is a divorced, single dad raising five kids. Today in episode #152 Price will be talking about: how he has worked jobs in the past and worked with the Devil incarnate. It was horrible and i had t get out of the hell i was in.. Check out this great episode. Listen to what he has to say as he will always be a.... Forever Dad
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FD 151: MY MOM GHOST VISITED ME
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Price Van Ray is a divorced, single dad raising five kids. Today in episode #151 Price will be talking about: how he sees ghost and his mom ghost visited him and he rejects it.. Check out this great episode. Listen to what he has to say as he will always be a.... Forever Dad
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FD 150: THE HARD TRUTH EVERY MAN MUST REMEMBER
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Price Van Ray is a divorced, single dad raising five kids. Today in episode #150 Price will be talking about: the hard truth every man must realize in life. This is heart felt as well as a warning to all the good guys out there. Good luck in today's society because it is rough. Check out this great episode. Listen to what he has to say as he will always be a.... Forever Dad
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FD 149: MY GRANDMOTHER ALWAYS TOLD ME
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Price Van Ray is a divorced, single dad raising five kids. Today in episode #149 Price will be talking about: all of the things his Grandmother as well a his mother told him. Now this is about how not to be trashy in civilized society. If you are civilized then this episode is for you. Check out this great episode. Listen to what he has to say as he will always be a.... Forever Dad
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FD 148: VERY SAD FACTS ABOUT MEN
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Price Van Ray is a divorced, single dad raising five kids. Today in episode #148 Price will be talking about: the very true and sad facts about men that only men know. Please listen to this great episode as you will be enlighten and get a better insight into the workings of a man and his feelings. Check out this great episode. Listen to what he has to say as he will always be a.... Forever Dad
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FD 147: THINGS THAT HURT MORE THAN THEY SHOULD
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Price Van Ray is a divorced, single dad raising five kids. Today in episode #147 Price will be talking about: thigs that hurt more than they should. This has happened to so many people in the world. We all can relate to this. Check out this great episode. Listen to what he has to say as he will always be a.... Forever Dad
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FD 146: RULES YOU SHOULD NEVER FORGET
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Price Van Ray is a divorced, single dad raising five kids. Today in episode #146 Price will be talking about: rules that noone should ever forget. Manners can be learned class is guess is something that you ar born with, but you have to use it and find it. Check out this great episode. Listen to what he has to say as he will always be a.... Forever Dad
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FD 145: BEST ADVICE FOR PEOPLE OVER FIFTY
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Price Van Ray is a divorced, single dad raising five kids. Today in episode #145 Price will be talking about: advice that people over 50 and younger should listen too. Check out this great episode. Listen to what he has to say as he will always be a.... Forever Dad
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FD 144: SCARY FACTS THAT ARE ACTUALLY TRUE
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Price Van Ray is a divorced, single dad raising five kids. Today in episode #144 Price will be talking about scary fact that are actually true. Or are they?.Price will try to debunk some of theses fact and see what the real truth is. Check out this great episode. Listen to what he has to say as he will always be a.... Forever Dad
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FD 143: SEVEN PSYCHOLOGY FACTS YOU HAVE TO KNOW
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Price Van Ray is a divorced, single dad raising five kids. Today in episode #143 Price will be talking about: seven psychology facts that everyone show know or thin abut in life. Check out this great episode. Listen to what he has to say as he will always be a.... Forever Dad
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FD 142: EIGHT SILENT RULES
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Price Van Ray is a divorced, single dad raising five kids. Today in episode #142 Price will be talking about: the eight silent rules that everyone should know about. Now this is as an adult and a child. Check out this great episode. Listen to what he has to say as he will always be a.... Forever Dad
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FD 141: COLONOSCOPY CONFESSIONS
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Price Van Ray is a divorced, single dad raising five kids. Today in episode #141 Price will be talking about: hsi experience having a colonoscopy in a fun silly way. In any case it is important to get check so get checked. Check out this great episode. Listen to what he has to say as he will always be a.... Forever Dad
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FD 140: I WENT TO CHURCH FOR PALMS AND LEFT WITH A BROKEN SPIRIT
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Price Van Ray is a divorced, single dad raising five kids. Today in episode #140 Price will be talking about: how our faith in God and the church can be tested everyday. What do we do and how do we handle it. Price went to church in search of palms on Palm Sunday and there were none to be seen. What do we do and how do we feel in that case. Check out this great episode. Listen to what he has to say as he will always be a.... Forever Dad
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FD 139: THIS MAY SOLVE 80% OF YOUR PROBLEMS
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Price Van Ray is a divorced, single dad raising five kids. Today in episode #139 Price will be talking about: how everyone has problems from all walks of life. In this episode there are a few advice things that may help you in everyday life to make it through the day. Check out this great episode. Listen to what he has to say as he will always be a.... Forever Dad
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FD 138: THINGS MEN WANT BUT WON'T ASK
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Price Van Ray is a divorced, single dad raising five kids. Today in episode #138 Price will be talking about: how men want things, but won't ask. Why is this? Is it because they are scared? Well I hope not. In any case we will dive into this topic. Check out this great episode. Listen to what he has to say as he will always be a.... Forever Dad
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FD 137: WHAT TO SAY TO CALM YOUR KID
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Price Van Ray is a divorced, single dad raising five kids. Today in episode #137 Price will be talking about: how kids can be a handful and get out of control. there are some things that you can say and do to calm your precious child. Check out this great episode. Listen to what he has to say as he will always be a.... Forever Dad
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FD 136: HABITS THAT DESTROY A FAMILY
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Price Van Ray is a divorced, single dad raising five kids. Today in episode #136 Price will be talking about: the habits that can destroy a family. This is something that everyone is dealing with in today's society. Listen to what he has to say as he will always be a.... Forever Dad
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FD 135: EIGHT EVENTS THAT CAN CHANGE A MAN
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Price Van Ray is a divorced, single dad raising five kids. Today in episode #135 Price will be talking about: eight events that can change a man. This is the good the bad and the ugly. Listen to what he has to say as he will always be a.... Forever Dad
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FD 134: THE TREATMENT OF MEN AND ME
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Price Van Ray is a divorced, single dad raising five kids. Today in episode #134 Price will be talking about: The treatment of men and me. You'd be surprised how some men are being treated in society when it comes to jobs and relationships and their personal lives. In this episode I talk about that as well as how it has affected me in life. Listen to what he has to say as he will always be .... A Forever Son
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FD 133: UNIVERSAL LONELINESS
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Price Van Ray is a divorced, single dad raising five kids. Today in episode #133 Price will be talking about: how in ur lives we come to a point where we are lonely. This is a place where we feel we. have no friends. This is a place where we feel that we have been abandoned. It is not a great feeling. We have all been there at one time or another.... Listen to what he has to say as he will always be .... A Forever Son
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FD 132: YOUR CHILD NEEDS YOU FOREVER
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Price Van Ray is a divorced, single dad raising five kids. Today in episode #132 Price will be talking about: how when you ar a parent yur chid will need you forever.... Listen to what he has to say as he will always be .... A Forever Son
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FD 131: HAPPY VALENTINE DAY 2026
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Price Van Ray is a divorced, single dad raising five kids. Today in episode #131 Price will be talking about: valentines day and what it means to him. Also keep listening till the very end because he has an important message for all of you..... Listen to what he has to say as he will always be .... A Forever Son
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