I like how he shared that he wanted to quit football so many times and then he would get on his knees and talk to God about changing his attitude. Then three days later he got drafted to the Chicago Bears.
The Church started making these videos to show people that Mormons aren't amish, or polygamists, or awkward ignorant people that are disconnected from the world. There are more misconceptions about Mormons than about people of any other religion, that I'm aware of. We just want people to know that we are in fact regular people, even if our beliefs or our history seem strange to some people.
I find it said that so many people would dislike a video about someone sharing something so important to them. Whether you believe in God or not, to hate on someone for wanting to share their faith is horrible.
proud of you Gabe last time I saw you when you as big like your son,,,lol now your a grown man,,,you have a amazing Aiga and hope ur boy is not as ulavale like you,,haha take care uce luv the vid,, T.Fonotis sogi
I am not LDS but I love this. My fiance IS and i don't to ever see myself there an don't plan to be. But the family factor is amazing. Even if you don't believe what they believe, Believe in what you have right here. Amazing people who know exactly who and what you are and love you anyways..
This video is not about Mormons feeling persecuted... but about the importance of families. It's also about normal people who faced their problems and how the overcame them:)
You are right. This video is not so much about Mormonism as much it is about the importance of families. It is about universal principles that if applied can and will help us to be happier. It is about normal people facing common problems and how they were able to overcome them. That's what is awesome about the teachings of Christ; they are applicable to anyone :)
...THIS video of a "beautiful" family and man, should encourage people to find TRUTH and if they find LOTS of it in the Mormon Faith....then there you go... the World should have MORE of him, his family, and "them" in it!!!!!!!!!!
Way to go making your daughters feel good hearing your son is your only hope for a football player. You're not going to proud of your daughters since they can't play for the NFL? So much for teaching his kids they can overcome anything.
After watching many of these videos I realize what they are about. They are not to say "mormons are normal" as a lot of people have suggested in the comments. The message is to know who you are and be at peace with that, and it's okay to share who you are with others. You never know who you'll connect with and what you can learn about others, and who will inspire you if you don't take the risk of sharing who you are with others.
i love how all of her kids are like trophies for playing at teams... Milo was born when i was playing for BYU Jayden well she was born when i was playing for Tennessee Abney was born when i was playing in chicago for the bears and the last baby is just named "the retirement baby" hahah
Interesting that the Mormon part isn't emphasized much. The biggest moral I got out of this is not to be a quitter: one of my favorite lessons of life actually.
The Mormon community is very diverse and it's not just white or Hispanic people that are members. The point of these videos is to show that Mormons are as ethnically, politically, and economically diverse as the rest of the country.
You know, many people don't believe that because a person is "Mormon" that THIS is the REASON this well known Football player has soooo much success and/or a beautiful family and life!!! I BEG TO DIFFER! Why? Because I HAVE lived the life of being both IN the LDS Church and OUT of the LDS Church (worldly) for many years of my life (half and half) and I KNOW the difference!!! Guess what?...Mormons (LDS's) ARE some of the GREATEST "seekers" of TRUTH I have ever found in life.
LOL your listening and you hear. "I surf, Rock climb, free run and archery" then they''re like "I'm a mormon" and you think "OOOH thats how they do it"
I think they just added one more stereotype. "The people who, in order to state that they're normal, have to make commercial". But, seriously Mormans are REALLY nice people.
Okay, he seems to have a wonderful family and a wonderful life, but it's equally as possible for anyone to have a wonderful life and family without being a Mormon.
the ads help to inform and dispel misconceptions. if you don't make an effort to define yourself, then others will define you incorrectly. for people, such as you, who already understand mormons, then I can understand why the ads seem pointless, but to those who sincerely don't know about mormons, the ads can be informative.
we are normal just like everyone else .. its not promoting religion but to show that we are mormon and we are member of society very different cultural backgrounds, lives but same religious views :)
@BlueFluidStudios Isn't making a commercials that say that Mormons are normal people a paradox, because they are saying hey we are so weird that we have to make commercial to say that we are normal people.
i converted to lds church 3 years ago!! my life has been blessed and i am so so so happy to be who i am and yes, i was a muslim from Afghanistan!!!
sole, e matuai manaia tele le ata lea!! Malo le faamalosi alii Gabe!
I like how he shared that he wanted to quit football so many times and then he would get on his knees and talk to God about changing his attitude. Then three days later he got drafted to the Chicago Bears.
You can feel the happiness Gabe has for his faith and family in this video.
Though I've never understood their beliefs, I can say that I've liked every mormon I've met.
I love football. I'm glad to see that there's members of the Church in the NFL and other places.
What a wonderful example of how important families are. These kids are so lucky to have a wonderful and loving dad!
Love this man and love this family! Thank you Reid family for your example!
The Church started making these videos to show people that Mormons aren't amish, or polygamists, or awkward ignorant people that are disconnected from the world. There are more misconceptions about Mormons than about people of any other religion, that I'm aware of. We just want people to know that we are in fact regular people, even if our beliefs or our history seem strange to some people.
His faith to be drafted and his experience through the NFL made his relationship stronger with his family
Did he really fumble in the Super Bowl? :)
I really liked this video. It was sincere. And he seems like a guy that would be a good neighbor. Good job.
HEY BROTHER REID!!!! YOU ROCK! MISS YOUR WIFE AND CHILDREN!
your story will always remind me of elma! (my brother-elder key)
Why did people dislike this video? It's a short, happy video about a guy's life? Just because it's not funny doesn't mean you have to dislike it.
I don't care if you are Mormon, if you take care of your family and are faithfull to your wife, you are an honorable man. thank you,
didn't see that mormon line at the end coming, holy cow! sweet fam.
I love this! My hubby is Samoan! Great to be a Mormon!
it shows that they have regular lives! we don't think we are better than everyone else..we are happy family orientated believers of Christ!
Every time i see this video come out featured I just can't help it I watch this because its so funny!
Love the kids pushing eachother down the stairs @ 0.26
God bless you to you and your family. Shout out from Laie, Hawaii!
Awesome video!!
I think that it is so funny that people watch and comment on videos that they dont like. It is really mind boggling.
I find it said that so many people would dislike a video about someone sharing something so important to them. Whether you believe in God or not, to hate on someone for wanting to share their faith is horrible.
I clicked this video just to give my daily thumbs up. I do it for all these videos.
proud of you Gabe last time I saw you when you as big like your son,,,lol now your a grown man,,,you have a amazing Aiga and hope ur boy is not as ulavale like you,,haha take care uce luv the vid,, T.Fonotis sogi
He is such a nice guy! I met him at the Chicago Bears training camp!
This is such a cool video! What a beautiful family...truly an inspiration!
Way to go, great philosophy. I dig it.
I am not LDS but I love this. My fiance IS and i don't to ever see myself there an don't plan to be. But the family factor is amazing. Even if you don't believe what they believe, Believe in what you have right here. Amazing people who know exactly who and what you are and love you anyways..
love this
I actually didn't mind that story. It was kind of inspiring.
This video is not about Mormons feeling persecuted... but about the importance of families. It's also about normal people who faced their problems and how the overcame them:)
i think its meant to show how mormans are just everyday regular people
You are right. This video is not so much about Mormonism as much it is about the importance of families. It is about universal principles that if applied can and will help us to be happier. It is about normal people facing common problems and how they were able to overcome them. That's what is awesome about the teachings of Christ; they are applicable to anyone :)
Why does people dislike this?
didn't see that mormon line at the end coming, holy cow!
...THIS video of a "beautiful" family and man, should encourage people to find TRUTH and if they find LOTS of it in the Mormon Faith....then there you go... the World should have MORE of him, his family, and "them" in it!!!!!!!!!!
Finally after all these years I understand why I'm not a pro athlete!
wow, they have commercials saying "we're normal! We're normal!"
wth, i was just listening to video game music for an hour, how did i get here o.O
I love how it ends with "...and I am a mormon". Like we're all supposed to go GASP!! He's actually a normal guy!!
Awwh! I'm LDS too!
Im Mormon and want to be an NFL Player, but how will I play on Sunday
I'm not Mormon but I saw The Book of Mormon on Broadway & it was hilarious!
love this video shout out to one of the stake leaders
This is a great one, I love these videos! I guess we shouldn't be that surprised Mormons are everyday good people because this is what they are!
Congratulations
Why is everyone being mean to this guy? He seems like a good dude
I love it Geny Macêdo
them haters can hate... but im a mormon, and im luvin' it.
ofu atu to you gabe
Way to go making your daughters feel good hearing your son is your only hope for a football player. You're not going to proud of your daughters since they can't play for the NFL? So much for teaching his kids they can overcome anything.
After watching many of these videos I realize what they are about. They are not to say "mormons are normal" as a lot of people have suggested in the comments. The message is to know who you are and be at peace with that, and it's okay to share who you are with others. You never know who you'll connect with and what you can learn about others, and who will inspire you if you don't take the risk of sharing who you are with others.
i love how all of her kids are like trophies for playing at teams...
Milo was born when i was playing for BYU
Jayden well she was born when i was playing for Tennessee
Abney was born when i was playing in chicago for the bears
and the last baby is just named "the retirement baby" hahah
lol so many dislikes. It's funny but I respect the channel for letting people respond.
Interesting that the Mormon part isn't emphasized much. The biggest moral I got out of this is not to be a quitter: one of my favorite lessons of life actually.
i am catholic and i have no idea how i got to this video,gotta love youtube adventures
good story bro
Hey, a Samoan.
Head & Shoulders and now this.
We're finally moving up in the world.
great... im going to utah this summmer
why does everyone hate this video for?
The Mormon community is very diverse and it's not just white or Hispanic people that are members. The point of these videos is to show that Mormons are as ethnically, politically, and economically diverse as the rest of the country.
I'm not a Mormom and I am happy to be the way I am.
stopp ringing my boor bell and makin these vids
i realy hope people are disliking this because its a promo video not because its about mormons
Paul is a great movie :)
no religion, only love!!!!!!!
gotta love how the top 2 comments conflict.
He has A LOT of kids.
cool story bro!
I was watching Afro Samurai, and in the 'Suggestions' box was this. WHAT IS THIS, I DON'T EVEN.
You know, many people don't believe that because a person is "Mormon" that THIS is the REASON this well known Football player has soooo much success and/or a beautiful family and life!!! I BEG TO DIFFER! Why?
Because I HAVE lived the life of being both IN the LDS Church and OUT of the LDS Church (worldly) for many years of my life (half and half) and I KNOW the difference!!!
Guess what?...Mormons (LDS's) ARE some of the GREATEST "seekers" of TRUTH I have ever found in life.
LOL your listening and you hear. "I surf, Rock climb, free run and archery" then they''re like "I'm a mormon" and you think "OOOH thats how they do it"
"Now he's teaching his kids that they can overcome anything..." like reason and open-minded investigation
Um, why the hate? These 'commercials' are just showing "Mormons are people too!"
3,734 people play for the Chicago Bears
You see normal people don't have to flood youtube with video's proving how normal they are.
They give you so much time to choose one of the recommended videos at the end, as if anyone cares. xD
People who disliked these are foolish enough to not even know how to be like an true normal human being.
Okay STOP WITH THE HATE I'm a Mormon and I am proud... SO STOP THE HATE
why dislike this
I think they just added one more stereotype. "The people who, in order to state that they're normal, have to make commercial". But, seriously Mormans are REALLY nice people.
I am shocked at the hate. Its just not right.. and YOU all know it.
AND I BELIEEVE!!! I BELIEVE!!!
Why the heck do I keep getting this as a related video?
In the thumbnail for this vid, this guy kinda looks like Ross the Intern from Leno.
I dunno, it just got stuck in my head.
Okay, he seems to have a wonderful family and a wonderful life, but it's equally as possible for anyone to have a wonderful life and family without being a Mormon.
the ads help to inform and dispel misconceptions. if you don't make an effort to define yourself, then others will define you incorrectly. for people, such as you, who already understand mormons, then I can understand why the ads seem pointless, but to those who sincerely don't know about mormons, the ads can be informative.
Dear Gabe,
Where is HL3?
Sincerely, a Half-Life fan
I watched that entire video to watch him say and I'm a mormon
why was this on a page with trailers for the Space Marine videogame weapons?
Kudos to the makers of this video
American Muslms need to make videos like this to combat the stereotypes and massive discrimination they face.
we are normal just like everyone else .. its not promoting religion but to show that we are mormon and we are member of society very different cultural backgrounds, lives but same religious views :)
It would be amazing if this channel had Pokemon videos
I am a middle school student and don't so much except play video games. and I'm a presbyterian.
why was this the top vid?
sounds like an advertisement at the end lol
@BlueFluidStudios Isn't making a commercials that say that Mormons are normal people a paradox, because they are saying hey we are so weird that we have to make commercial to say that we are normal people.
Why can't you haters just have some type of RESPECT!? My goodness.