Turning 35, Finding God & Deep Thoughts

[@Johnny7596]

When you started talking about accepting God into your life. I immediately thought about the video you posted when you opened up about your dad. Love this for you man. Your dad was faithful to God and I know he always prayed over your life to protect you, provide for you and that you’d accept him in your life one day. Your father’s faithfulness will always have God’s favor over your life.

[@martindj1988]

Amen!

[@TheNewLifeOfFienie]

Amen! My father prayed for more than 30 years for me to become a believer in Jesus Christ! Such grace it actually happened! 🙏🏽🕊

[@elchotaloks63]

It is not about relatability. It is about watching someone with a great attitude towards life. I have been following this journey too long to fall off now. The day you quit will be a sad one for sure. Thank you.

[@holdinourown]

Also, just when you think Maxx's Mom couldn't get any cooler... you find out she used to off road jeeps with her 10yo son. ❤

[@AlexMcDaniels]

She is awesome!

[@andreabarrickwellness]

Follower of Christ here! Best thing to happen to me. Find a good church and community to support you and guide you. I’m pretty sure you have a bunch of people praying for you! Thank you for being bold and sharing your heart.

[@TheNewLifeOfFienie]

Amen! ❤️

[@YaTuChavez]

35 minute vlog from a 35 year old Maxx - Happy Birthday!!!

[@Jungernaut]

Been waiting for this video for many years. Accepting Christ into my life was the best decision I ever made and I’m so happy to finally see you talk about this Max. Will be praying for you brother 🙏

[@jacindafleming5715]

Hearing that made me soooo happy. I'll be praying for you as well Maxx!

[@subsonicbass]

Same, grew up atheist but God saved me and transformed me ❤ don’t lean on others to explain your relationship to God, just go straight to the Bible and see what God thinks of you. I know your dad would be proud of the man you’ve become and the husband and father you will be, Ever Forward brah!!!

[@Dieggo.v]

@@subsonicbassAmen! God bless you✝️

[@ownley0204]

Long time follower here, first time commenting. Just want to drop in and say how excited I am for you Maxx. Your journey has been nothing short of inspiring, and I’m so happy you found Christ. You’re going to be an awesome dad dooood!

[@elliwilson3349]

Amen so awesome!!!

[@LocoCdn]

Proud of you Maxx! 🙏 God Bless!

[@nicholaskmurphy]

Same here

[@wmeoki]

Same! Very long time follower of yours maxx. I also have only commented a couple times on your videos. Super proud of you maxx! Praise Jesus. We love you maxx.

[@DixieStix7]

❤🙏🏻 Praise the Lord. Happy Birthday Max

[@Nikkividaa]

Praise God 🥹🙏🏼🫶🏼 so happy for your healing and renewed faith Max

[@brittanyguill6084]

Maxxxxx! This was my favorite video by far. I have followed you for so long. Born and raised just south of Richmond Va myself in the town of Chester. God and family are everything! And you talking about having a relationship with God is making your dad look down from heaven and smile🥹😭🙏🏼 also the greatest thing is accepting God into your heart because this means you are saved and will see your dad again one day🥹 this is our temporary home and all this stuff is temporary. God will get you through everything in life. 🙏🏼 love this for you!

[@RyscoNation]

OG subscriber, long time viewer here...I'm 39, married with 2 young kids now - just want to say Happy Birthday, Proud of you, Proud to buy your strips, I've always related to/appreciated your movie quotes - I never could relate to you on your religious views, but always respected them, as I know your life story. So proud that you can openly share your journey in faith. God is good and you are certainly blessed and a blessing to a lot of people. Thanks for the entertainment over the years, and congrats on getting married soon, best thing you'll ever do. Cheers

[@jadonbrown]

Max found Jesus!!! Love you bro! Gods been waiting for you!!

[@elliwilson3349]

So awesome!!!!

[@LocoCdn]

Proud of you Maxx! Jesus is King! God Bless! 🙏

[@tonyhoyte9970]

Literally got chills, so awesome hear that from him.

[@ZacPounds]

This is literally the best thing about the video. It was only a matter of time. Congrats Maxx!!

[@jiggyyoon]

AMEN!!!

[@DannyB150]

How has it been five years since Project XX??? Crazy to see the growth over the years and how many books Dood has read

[@slkslk15]

Haha good comment! Read some booooookssss!

[@onsitehistory228]

Can’t believe it’s five years since the sour strips reveal, I remember exactly where I was and how I was feeling when I watched that when max was 30 🤯

[@chriscarter8218]

I love the sentimental talk of religion and being a dad with Slipknot cranked in the background. 😂

[@danjakus3558]

I was wondering if anyone would notice that 😂

[@nomaderic]

I zone out when ppl talk about religion and I immediately started bobbing to the slipknot lol

[@CurtisMishleau]

I love the super long Vlog! I can see how some people may not find this channel relatable but as someone who found this channel when they were in college and now has a career and ownership and a company and married and a kid, it's just fun to see other people out there doing the damn thing!

[@nbartistry]

Broooooo. I've been watching you for years and heard your struggles with God and everything with you Dad. But you've been blessed beyond measure and Jesus loves you. Keep goin bro!!

[@elliwilson3349]

Amen!!

[@jarydregner4044]

“Ever Forward” has even more meaning now. Love it man. Life has just begun!!

[@HoulsfitnessAu3]

Been following you from the jump, and I'm really looking forward to seeing how Christ moves through you moving forward. You will not turn back. God has a plan for you, Max. God bless you, brother! 🙏💕

[@TheTeCent]

I’ve watched you consistently for over half a decade, and I love how your evolving with the channel over the years. Keep grindin dude!

[@Mrzizzy69]

I remember when you quit your desk job ... back in the days of IIFYM

[@benjamin.kelley]

What I Eat in a Day #638 😂

[@meganshelley5357]

Follower since the 9-5 days! So excited to watch your journey and see you flourish! Seeing you accepting Christ and getting emotional about being a dad made me emotional!

[@romualdoboyadjian3705]

Man Max!!im Crying its an Answered Prayer!!. Remember the Time i asked you about Jesus on one of your Q&A and you got emptional on that time, I Prayed for this!!!! Jesus Loves you man!!!

[@TheNewLifeOfFienie]

Same here!!! Such an answered prayer!!! 🙏🏽🕊

[@davidposts]

Been watching you for the last decade… awesome to see you and your journey with Jesus! 💪🏼💪🏼

[@jamiehinton438]

Maxx you made me comment for the first time! Watching you grow is why I’ve carried on watching. You have grown but stayed so humble, you never do anything but try and bring everyone up and we love that. All I can say on behalf of a lot of people I’m sure is thank you for continuing to share your life with us! ❤

[@vda1926]

Max, long time follower as well. I lit up whenever you said that you were excited about starting your walk with Christ! It’ll be a game changer for you! Lots of great churches for you to choose from in Texas! Stay blessed man!

[@dyvonvisuals]

23:59 we love you Max, i love listening to your voice and thoughts regardless of what you're saying or doing... ypu cant be loved by everyone... am here for the next 2 years waiting for the house updates

[@kopz]

Exactly 35:00 minutes, awesome

[@ashleyabear865]

Long time follower and just want to say absolutely love seeing your journey unfold. All the blessings coming your way! So cool to see you grow and can’t wait to watch this next chapter!

[@donaldjezell]

LITERALLY my favorite video! So proud of you!

[@julicala_8848]

Heavenly Father, I pray you guide your son Max in his journey in following You. Lord, protect him and his family. Welcome him with your loving arms and let him know You are with him always. Allow him to see and hear You clearly as he seeks you. Been following you a very long time Max and this is the best news I’ve ever heard from one of your videos. Your dad would be proud. Thank you Jesus for poking the heart of your son. May our gracious God bless you and keep you in Jesus name❤️

[@BelieverStarcraft]

Praise God brother. Been following you SINCE RAW deadlift max lol. I went on my own Journey with the Lord, and I ressonate with you in that you have a plan for your life but God was always there in the shadow directing you to better way. Surrender to him, give your everything to him and watch everything be yes hard, yes challenging, yes not perfect, but totally worth while, and full of grace when it's with him. It's a life long pursuit of intentionality with Jesus, and grace for yourself for times you don't get it right. Praying genuinely for your brother, and that the Holy Spirit meets you where your at, and reveals to you his kindness, mercy, and grace. Love you brother! Bless you and your misses, and your soon to be children in the future!

[@TheNewLifeOfFienie]

Amen!! 🕊

[@evanbrock6326]

So awesome to hear you’re creating a relationship with the Lord! God bless you brother! Been here since the beginning ❤❤

[@mikb2619]

5 years and 35 million bags sold? Insane! Congrats man! Can’t believe it’s been 5 years. Can’t believe I’ve been watching your videos for so long…keep doing it man.

[@randyroman1323]

Man out of all your success and everything else. I actually went “yes” like in Napoleon Dynamite when you said you’re ready to accept Jesus Christ

[@catieandthebopeeps]

I’m invested; I think I started watching your vlogs when you were 25. Dang, that’s a long time ago! I’m so happy to see where your life has taken you.. Taylor is your *perfect* match. You held out for the the absolute best girl! She’s brought a wholeness to your life that money can’t buy. Happy 35th Maxx! 🎉

[@maquelblizzard7306]

Followed you for a long time....excited to hear you're open to a relationship with Jesus. It truly is life changing! Happy Birthday!

[@AlbertoRodriguez-ui7wu]

God is great, love to hear you talking about faith homie! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@amandac3914]

So amazing you have opened up to Christ, Maxx!! 😭🙌 I’m so happy for you!!! It’s so powerful and amazing that you declared that on your channel, such bravery! Your testimony will encourage others. People will always falter but the Word will never fail ❤ praying for you in this season!

[@TheNewLifeOfFienie]

Amen!! ❤

[@Jessicaalovee]

God has a plan for you! Taylor and Dood are such beautiful blessings in your life.

[@italianintheAF]

Excited for you to explore your relationship with God

[@holly_powell]

I’ve been watching you for a long time Maxx and you are the most driven and motivational person I’ve ever seen. Watch you grow and evolve has been amazing and I’m so happy for you, Taylor, and Dood! Don’t let one negative naysayer get in your head. You are inspiring millions of people. God Bless You 🙏

[@youthrev]

Beautiful thing Maxx. Excited for you and Taylor and what setting the spiritual example will mean for your home. As a long time follower this is incredible growth and a work of God. Average Pastor Joe ✝️🙏🏼

[@nickengasser9026]

Maxx!! Been following your channel for years. Your older videos from VA really helped me while I was going through a tough battle with anxiety. I’ve been a follower of Jesus for 15 years now and I’m so pumped to hear about your readiness for Christ. Your internet fam has been praying for you all these years! It’s crazy cause I was just about to turn one of those old videos on for nostalgia and I see this! You’re gonna be a great dad and husband. Praying for you dude!

[@lewisgosson3171]

In regards to the comment you talked about, you couldn’t be more relevant than ever because I could speak for a lot of people who watch for as many years as I have and can say that you have shown us how to make life successful, fun and something to look back on! Never stop being you Maxx you motivate everyone who is apart of the potato nation. Happy birthday! 🎉

[@EmilyGirsang]

This was such a good vlog. Happy for you finding Jesus! I’ve prayed for you for years. Your OG followers are just happy to watch your life change and level up.

[@TheNewLifeOfFienie]

Same here!!! 🙏🏽

[@drjpeg]

Loved your speech showing your genuine side talking about your family goals and bringing up religion when it can be a “hot” topic. Always be you duuuuude, we appreciate it! Happy 35th birthday to you and 5th bday to sour strips! 🎉

[@suzanneiris]

Been following you since the beginning, don’t think I’ve ever commented, but couldn’t be more thrilled and happy for you that you are opening your heart to Christ! Our whole family was watching your video and just all got so happy and excited for you! God is good and can’t wait to see how he uses you in this next chapter of your life. Happy Birthday!

[@Patrick-oi9np]

Huge respect to you and your mindset about your employees, i've worked in too many jobs where youre nothing to a company. The fact that you think about your employees and their livelyhoods speaks big things about you Maxx

[@MrAnthonyr21]

Maxx, I just wanted to say whether or not you see or read this comment that i appreciate all that you do for everyone that watches your videos. I think more people can relate that you can imagine. When you talked about Jesus and your dad’s passing it really hit home because I can relate to very similar experiences you have. I’ve been a long time follower of yours and your content as well as you as a person is nothing short of inspiring and motivating. People love you because you’re genuine and authentic. I hope one day I can meet you and thank you in person.

[@SheenaMackenzie-ol6tc]

Talking about accepting the Lord and expressing your feelings got me teary. Your life will change for the better and I cant wait for the future videos to witness the changes!!!!

[@jacobolvera1]

I’m a believer bro! Been rocking with u for 6/7 years now and I love hearing this! much love my guy - keep flying!

[@ThatsSoAlpha]

Happy birthday Dood! Maxx just might be the Mr.Rogers of KZbin one day and I’m here for it.

[@rebekahbrittain7150]

I’m so happy to hear about your faith journey, Maxx.

[@BrosephLe]

Happy Birthday Maxx!! Hearing that you’re open to accepting Jesus Christ into your life brought the biggest smile to my face. Jesus has always looked over you and will continue to work through you and he wants a relationship with you. Praying for you, Taylor, and Dood ❤️

[@elliwilson3349]

So awesome, God is so good!!

[@DamWG18]

No he hasn't

[@kurtislyons8366]

Dearest Maxx, Happy Birthday! Also, anytime my friends succeed and do better that’s all I want for them. For the people who are complaining about seeing your success and everything you do in the videos, luckily for them, they don’t have to watch. Keep showing me what it looks like to work hard and reap the benefits. I think it’s awesome!!

[@dannyXBT]

Maxx I recently found God in my life. The past 12 months have been a real struggle for my wife and I. I needed someone/something to believe in and have faith in. Best decision thus far. I feel more at peace. I’m happy that you’re open to the idea of it. Have a great birthday and God bless!

[@DamWG18]

God isnt real tho 😂

[@renee3148]

​@@DamWG18this!

[@funniestclipsonyt1766]

Let’s go Maxx! Happy Birthday brotha! Many great things will be accomplished this year!🙌❤️

[@tradeliketrav]

Lfg Maxx 🙏🏼 been waiting to hear this from you, super proud and excited for your journey! God is good

[@patrickkov]

Happy Birthday, Dood! God Bless!

[@seanconleyy]

I lost my dad a couple years ago to a rare brain cancer and at the same time split from a long term relationship. I’ve been in this almost hateful mindset that I’m not sure I’ll ever be able to find love again, and seeing how happy max is gives me hope. I also love seeing his relationship with god transpire, I really really struggled with that aspect… ❤️ thanks Max and Mrs. Max’s future wife for the good vibes.

[@JFM1993]

Follow you for yeeears and I am sooo happy for you and proud to see your growth! Long Form vlogs are awesome, keep them up 😍

[@JayTatum418]

What a way to celebrate your birthday bro accepting Jesus in your life. So excited for you and everything that God is going to continue to do in your life and Taylor’s life.

[@AutoVitalitySTL]

ive been following along for over a decade and honestly enjoy the current content more. its awesome to see your progress and transparency with business/life. Keep killing it man

[@cyrusyangins]

Been watching you for 6 years and going now Maxx. All I can say is that you continue to inspire me with what is possible in life and I am happy for your success like a beloved brother (though you don’t know me 😂). My opinion on the unrelatable comment in the last video is that it hurts massive poop watching somebody realizing their potential and it can easily turn into bitterness and envy when you feel you can no longer ‘relate’ to that person because of the success they’ve found. I encourage the people who feel that way to look at themselves in the mirror and face the truth and what actions they are taking every day to continue perpetuating the dissatisfaction with their own life. We all need a harsh reality check sometimes, but only if we’re ready to face it.

[@brittanydodds605]

Your dad is rejoicing in heaven! In so happy for you maxx.

[@DeemyFlores]

Happy birthday!!!! I never leave a video of you not feeling good! Thank you for all of the motivation, may God bless you so much

[@lyricsshow1120]

Happy birthday Maxx. Keep grinding!

[@ashleighhubbard]

I am so excited for you, Maxx!!

[@Proxcss]

Maxx, long time viewer here. The gym content back in the day was for me the hook in, but i stayed for your personality and the way you tell your story in your own special way. I'm here for your journey trough life in what ever way that is. I'm here for the long haul. I hope that your gonna keep uploading your story cause i can't wait to see the house build, the wedding, Dad Maxx, Sour strips taking over the world (cause I need that candy in Belgium). I can only applaud you in how you have grown in the last 10 years. Just keep being you, you got this and Ever Forward!! Happy Birthday Maxx!!

[@kieranwhitton-booth5354]

Such an enjoyable video Maxx, Happy Birthday! Your dad returned to God earlier than you thought he was meant to, but that might have been exactly what he was meant to be. Look at how beautiful and successful your life is now. It can all so clearly be connected to the passing of your dad. You always saw it as a negative and it was surely hard, but now hopefully you can see it the opposite way.

[@fernandosilva]

Loved your content from the trap house days and love your content now man. Started watching your full day of eatings while living in my parents basements and now I’m 30, married, with a kid, in our own house. Crazy how time flies. Keep making content forever. Look forward to it all the time

[@JRich717]

This has been one of your best videos. Very genuine and authentic. I’ve been watching since before your move to Texas. Your growth has been super inspiring. Keep being you man.

[@danamarie8636]

GREAT VIDEO!!!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAXX. WE NEEDED A VIDEO LIKE THIS AND YOU CAME THRU!!!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉HI TAYLOR

[@SonNeturo]

I can definitely sympathize with your journey. It's so hard to watch the people you love pass away from diseases. It can leave you bitter and asking what benevolent being would ever let that happen to good people. I was raised by my grandparents and my grandma passed away in her mid 50s when I was young. She was so humble and just a great human being. Super joyful even until the very end. I could never understand why someone could be so happy even though she was in so much pain and knowing her time was nearing the end. It wasn't until a few years ago that I began to understand. For her, her faith was what got her through. It wasn't an end just a transition. She wasn't scared of her life coming to an end, she just understood that there was a different plant for her. I will forever be thankful to God for giving her that peace of mind. I think in todays world there is just so much anxiety because everyone is trying to understand everything. Faith is sometimes just knowing your place in the world. The universe is too big for the human mind to comprehend. It's ever expanding and it goes the other way too. There are forces and things happening at a microlevel that we can never hope to understand. Finding Christ again has been a blessing. There is that old meme when sh** hits the fan just ask Jesus to take the wheel haha. Good luck on your journey dude. You have been absolutely killing it.

[@trevorgentry4578]

Let’s freaking go. Legit been praying and hoping you would know Jesus for years. Praise God! I’ve following your journey since basically your first days of KZbin so this is sweet to see.

[@dancinchica89]

You’re not going to make everyone happy. Do what makes you happy and keep sharing what you want. I truly enjoy your videos because it’s just your everyday. It is inspiring to see how far you’ve come and how much you’ve accomplished. Keep doing you. ✌🏽

[@nicholas5614]

Happy Birthday Maxx!!!🎉 As an OG follower of yours and you being one of the first KZbinr influencers in my life, I’ve been praying for you since day one to find the clarity and love you needed and most importantly accept Christ into your life. Wishing you and Taylor the best in this new season your life!!!

[@bstives58]

Thank you for all the years of content and for bringing back Sour Strips Ghost Energy!

[@kerschwynnvalentyn]

Happy Birthday Maxx🎉❤.

[@RCxGolf]

I have watched these videos since you were in college. This is truly the best video of yours that i have seen in the last ten years. Thank you for this, and keep moving forward.

[@chrisgfit]

Happy Birthday Maxx!! I am very happy for you and your new openness to seeking Christ. I prayed early on in your relationship with Taylor this would be the case and that her life and love for Christ would eventually help lead you that direction. It’s a journey and I am so happy you’re going to begin that walk! 35 is going to be a great year!!

[@TheUnit720]

you keep saying you don't care about what anybody thinks, but then you still turn around and let it get to you. Just keep doing what you do man! you are doing great, your content is enjoyable, maybe it's not flashy and not all about spending money but from what i see... you are living a very high standard life and trying to motivate people in your own way which is respectable. we are all growing up and yet i enjoy watching these vlogs, i sure as hell wouldn't be able to make such content 😀 EF!

[@hashtagcindyip]

Had to pause at 25:48, Maxx sorry……because I needed to hit the like button and thank you for making these videos, they mean a lot tbh. People grow and their values change. I have followed the channel since 2012 (that‘s 14 years wow)You have grown, and I have grown, everybody grows basically. Please continue to make more videos and ever forward! Woof!

[@marillacuthbert2115]

I think one of your greatest strengths is your vulnerability. Being honest/real about your successes or hard things or being open about what you’re thinking about. I enjoy the privilege of getting to observe your life unfolding. So happy for you. Happy you got Dood, happy for your business success, happy you met Taylor, happy you’re excited to be a dad, happy you’re thinking about God in your life. I wish you and Taylor the best! Ever forward!

[@jngibson24]

Bro, this is my favorite video ever. Thanks for always being transparent with us and taking you along your journey! Happy Birthday and God bless!

[@linhl4710]

What's that saying? As you evolve and level up in life, you're going to find that you won't be able to bring everyone with you :) You've simply outgrown some of your viewers which is expected and natural. Thank you for your vulnerability amidst your humour. While mine entails a different religion, your talk revolving around wanting to incorporate more of your belief into your present/future life resonated with me deeply. I distanced myself from my religion when my father passed and about a few years ago, a sudden desire overcame me to give it another chance. I haven't looked back since. May you find what you're looking for in your journey, Maxx!

[@jdrou]

This is awesome man

[@Musihousehold1]

LETSSSS GOOOOOO MAXX!!! Ive watched you from time to time since i started my fitness journey in 2017 but this is the first video ive watched in a long time! I’ve also had a major transformation in my journey with Christ. I can’t believe how He is transforming my heart and mind for the better. I’m excited for yall and Happy birthday!

[@mcarroll78]

Beautiful Max! Long time follower. I’m excited forward your spiritual journey. Truly you can do so much with him!

[@Amercado7]

Been following you for years now and praying that someday you opened yourself up to Jesus. Im happy to see you leaning into it! God bless brotha!

[@thebl4ckd0g]

Happy (belated) bday, Maxx! :)

[@TIMOLUKANNI]

Sitting at work watching this on my break and all I can say is these videos are so inspiring Maxx. Also, so excited to see your journey with Christianity, God really is moving 🙏🏾

[@loriwilliamson8040]

Maxx, don't ever stop being you and doing what you do, Your true supporters appreciate your vlogs/videos. Happy belated birthday!

[@michaelmcanda]

BRROOOO So Happy for you❤ building the best candy brand in history, opening up to Christ, marrying the love of your life and having the cutest golden doodle!!!! Yay for the potatoe nation!!!

[@Maddiisontaylorr]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAXX!!!! I’m so proud of you and so happy for you! I’m also so happy you and Taylor found eachother 🥹🥹🥹

[@Lastexile1990]

Love the long vlogs, make this a permanent thing! We just don't get enough Maxx and Fam on a weekly bases so this is well appreciated

[@HikingwithIsaac]

Happy birthday, Maxx!!! Keep doing your thing and being you. Honestly, you're currently the only videos I look forward to. 🎉

[@dylhag23]

Maxx ive followed u since steve was on ur face, met u great guy, u msg back on ig and love ur family, hearing you say that about god was awesome. He loves you man. Keep going. He’s blessed you.

[@paulbenish]

I saw the thumbnail and title, didn’t realize it was Maxx. Now I’m happy. Only a few mins into the video

[@aliciakorn]

I have also been following your channel for about 7-8 years now. Yes the content is different but you’ve created a channel and businesses that people want to support because of who you are. I have truly enjoyed watching your success and growth, and feel proud of you. Oh and you’re funny (kinda)

[@qpinky18]

Amen, Max welcome my soon-to-be brother in Christ. Our Lord and Savior is waiting for you. ✝️🛐