“To cheat on me would be cheating on God.” This is such a powerful, candid, and refreshing conversation. Thank you for sharing guys. You are such a beautiful couple. Enjoy the holiday season. ❤
I love that you guys are reading the Bible together. It's beautiful! Jesus will bless you during the process and reveal more of Himself to you. So proud of how far you've both come.
My partner and I are very different people, and I think we both love eachother HARD. In our 5 years together, theres been a handful of times we didn't trust we could make it as a couple, having such drastic differences. Ultimately, we stay together for our 2 children and the absurd amount of love we share. We both come from broken homes, and I think we also dont trust ourselves to be able to weather all the storms, because we never had examples of how that would look, mainly for a family's sake. Learning to trust the trauma and redefine it as teachable lessons ain't for the weak. The journey is ongoing, but we give it our best foot forward. Sidenote - seeing you two in your element and so beautifully open with where you are in your trust process was so breathtaking. You two are so beautiful. The family you have created, the space, it all is so heartwarming. I'm happy to witness it from afar. Thank you, again and again ❤
This is SOOOOO what my Sunday morning needed. When you live in your purpose (truth) you offer people what they need. Stay the course please.. this was food for my soul! and now I go do a little bible study ..lol love you all
“ Read the bible”, “trust God”. Amen sister!! But do not trust in your own understanding. When we fight to produce good things with our own efforts, using our own strength and knowledge, we easily become frustrated because we really aren’t aware of what’s best for us. Be patient, pray and wait on God. He knows the beginning from the end, and with His direction we can experience peace and blessings even whist in a storm. 😊🙏🏾
I sometimes have a hard time trusting myself. Trusting myself with certain tasks, certain projects. Managing my team in my business. I have a hard time trusting myself with my own dreams.
Ok, now I'm only 15 mins in and I've already cried twice lol. What a beautiful and vulnerable episode Max & Maya!! This has definitely made me think about areas of my life where I lack trust and it's reminded me of that little thing called faith! So very inspiring to witness your journeys as two people growing and building a life together. Whew, thanks yall!! This episode definitely feels like a gift. And to that end, I hope you both receive back everything that you so generously give to this community twice over. Happy Holidays!
Real talk He can make a crooked path straight but I’m working on not making the path crooked and relying on that and doing what I want, on my time, how I want without praying on it first to not get in to a mess beforehand. It takes trust in Him.
I’m having a hard time trusting myself, which in turn is doubting God. For example, God said rest and I’m resting, but I also feel useless for resting or God said create anyway, but I feel like my creations should provide income. It’s mostly how others are perceiving me that is causing me to doubt, but God’s perception of me is all that matters.
Love this video is a different spin on vlogmas… so refreshing listening and learning from you both. For me I trust you until I find you being untrustworthy then I would just leave it alone and be cautious around the person. Reading the word everyday and doing my best to stay on whatever path God have planned. Love you guys ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I relate to you Maya, on the topic of being an independant woman and seeing a single mother "do it all" when really i was witnessesing God work through and for my mother. And as a recovering control freak, sometimes the hardest thing is to let go and let God. ❤😂
As I finish watching your latest vlog, I am coming back to this video 10 days later specifically to comment on how much I love the thumbnail. Lol. It looks like a scene from a Christmas comedy movie.. 😂. You two are great. Thanks for this gift of sharing more of your everyday life with us.
I think sometimes the simplest answer is the best. I personally felt the Brad thing was inappropriate. Thankfully things worked out and nothing sketchy happened but I think Max should've been able to express that without having to look for a "deeper meaning". Your feeling at the time was valid, and many other spouses would not have been alright with that before getting to know the person. Also yeah Max you are also allowed to express pain without someone telling you to suck it up because -- God. It just doesn't help in the moment. There just seems to be this push to psychoanalyze and justify every single feeling away. No need for that in every case. Feelings are valid.
Great conversation. Trusting in God is very similar to trusting your spouse. Real faith isn't blind, so it's awesome that you both are exploring getting to know him through the Bible. The more you know and understand a person- especially one who clearly communicates how he feels and what his likes and dislikes are, the easier it is to trust him and his promises.
Thanks Max and Maya ! What I learned from this was a lot of my trust issues stemmed from what I was believing about God. I can see that I need to dig a little deeper and find the root cause of my trust issues.
How in the world is Max able to edit these videos with SUCH PROFESSIONALISM and movie film production quality in such a short period of time? This dude is TALENTED! also...keep getting into the Word, Max. How can two walk together lest they be agreed? Sharing that Bible study time with Maya is so essential to having a wonderful marriage. God's Word is a life (and marriage) saver when applied in even the toughest of situations. ❤
This is such a uncomfortable but NECESSARY conversation. To have someone to have that type of talk with mutual respect is key. I am like Max, I don't mind the friendship with the opposite sex as ling as I feel included, that is important in a marriage (single but I understand) also and should've been first, like Maya says TRUST GOD 🙏🏾 (I am having so many mental notes right now 📝)
There's a song by Mercy Me called Even If that discusses faith. "They say it only takes a little faith To move a mountain Well, good thing A little faith is all I have right now. But God, when You choose To leave mountains unmovable Give me the strength to be able to sing It is well with my soul. I know You’re able and I know You can Save through the fire with Your mighty hand But even if You don’t My hope is You alone."
I love your talking videos so much, it always inspires me to think about myself, my actions, my thoughts a bit :) and I always have great revelations :D it's so nice being more mindful about my inner motivation and learning to deal better with the issues I have (and sometimes create for myself :D). so thank you again, I knew this vlogmas was a good idea!
Excellent vlogmas because you guys talked about a topic that is close to GOD while celebrate the reason for this time of year in what else, two natural elements created by Him. I dont think you guys can top this one. BRAVO.👏👏👏
As someone who has gone through chronic pain, I would’ve been pissed if someone told me to just trust God and Jesus 😂. TBH that came later on, it’s a process to get there.
Amen,God is waiting on you,but we are waiting on God,faith without action is dead,show me your faith without your action,and i will show you my faith with my actions-James 2
Many thanks for this beautiful video. 16:58 I like this subject Maya. But what do you think about Job's life? He suffered tremendously, but it wasn't because he didn't have enough faith. Or that he had to do something to change his situations... God never promise us a life without difficulties, illnesses or moments of sadness. I don't see that as the promises of the Gospel. That sounds more like prosperity gospel. What do you think? Be blessed 🙏🏾 Love U
"Vlogmas Day 3?" hey, you guys, where is Day 2?, LoL!!😄🧚🏾♀ [EDIT: ok, found day 2!👍no idea why that happened but finally could see it after refreshing. which is weird, I don't recall ever having that experience before re: a sequential video series. anyway, I'll watch Day 2 after day 3!🎄❄🎅🏽🤶🏾🙂] but ok, back to business: of course there are times when honesty is important in close relationships & under many other circumstances. but when any individual has a blanket need to ALWAYS tell the truth it can often mean there's actually an immaturity issue. in my experience and the longer I live, I've witnessed that many people have detrimental beliefs about lying. which is not wrong 💯% of the time, there are degrees..and whether or not one should lie is about situational ethics. certain things should not be described to children as if they're ADULTS. also, if something will frighten them, *to their detriment,* under many circumstances the MOST loving thing an adult can do sometimes is to LIE to a child. but discernment *when* regarding this is highly important and whenever possible children should be protected from danger & trauma. in other words, if one's judgement is, generally, bad and/or causes too many others problems? ideally, another far more responsible, mature and understanding adult - who has *good* critical thinking skills - should handle the situation. because no one should EVER traumatize a child because they just have a selfish need to be on an irrational honesty campaign. how young they are/their psychological stage should be considered and respected out of *love* & compassion. that vs. speaking truth to a child because an adult has an erroneous, unkind need to always tell the truth no matter what. this is why those who believe in 'always' & 'never,' without discernment, can actually be dangerous, esp. to others. many people around the world have had to LIE in order to avoid death or the death of those they love and/or who others who are innocent. those who say no one should lie, no matter what, commonly have not had a life where they, themselves [or others they genuinely care about] have not experienced being in danger and/or in literal survival mode. that's why one *should* lie if it can/will, literally, save a life. it's about *tcircumstances.* if someone is about to jump off a bridge sometimes rescuers have to lie to save that life. slaves of times past & slaves/trafficked in current times - both children *and* adults - very often have to lie a LOT if they ever have a hope to escape or be rescued. and *thank god* so many people lied when the nazis went door to door looking for jewish people to kidnap & exterminate. once again: #situational #ethics and I wouldn't trust or want to ever be near anyone who disagrees with this personal code of conduct.
That's a very passive/aggressive remark-"to be cheating on me would be cheating on God. You are conflating yourself with a deity. Worry about your own salvation and not anyone else's. This perspective is detrimental.
“To cheat on me would be cheating on God.” This is such a powerful, candid, and refreshing conversation. Thank you for sharing guys. You are such a beautiful couple. Enjoy the holiday season. ❤
Thank you for watching and commenting!
Where can we watch Max’s short films?
I love that you guys are reading the Bible together. It's beautiful! Jesus will bless you during the process and reveal more of Himself to you. So proud of how far you've both come.
My partner and I are very different people, and I think we both love eachother HARD. In our 5 years together, theres been a handful of times we didn't trust we could make it as a couple, having such drastic differences. Ultimately, we stay together for our 2 children and the absurd amount of love we share. We both come from broken homes, and I think we also dont trust ourselves to be able to weather all the storms, because we never had examples of how that would look, mainly for a family's sake. Learning to trust the trauma and redefine it as teachable lessons ain't for the weak. The journey is ongoing, but we give it our best foot forward. Sidenote - seeing you two in your element and so beautifully open with where you are in your trust process was so breathtaking. You two are so beautiful. The family you have created, the space, it all is so heartwarming. I'm happy to witness it from afar. Thank you, again and again ❤
This is so beautiful. Marriage isn't for the faint of heart but it's also so rewarding. We're grateful for your comment ⭐
Wow! This conversation about Trust and GOD was right on time for me! ❤ Thank you 🙏🏼
Of course! Glad you're enjoying!
This is SOOOOO what my Sunday morning needed. When you live in your purpose (truth) you offer people what they need. Stay the course please.. this was food for my soul! and now I go do a little bible study ..lol love you all
“ Read the bible”, “trust God”. Amen sister!!
But do not trust in your own understanding. When we fight to produce good things with our own efforts, using our own strength and knowledge, we easily become frustrated because we really aren’t aware of what’s best for us. Be patient, pray and wait on God. He knows the beginning from the end, and with His direction we can experience peace and blessings even whist in a storm. 😊🙏🏾
Amen ❤
I sometimes have a hard time trusting myself. Trusting myself with certain tasks, certain projects. Managing my team in my business. I have a hard time trusting myself with my own dreams.
I love the conversations that you both have, being transparent and honest.
The backdrop in the video. Ugh! Gorgeous! I live in Miami so seeing this is beautiful! TY xo
Ok, now I'm only 15 mins in and I've already cried twice lol. What a beautiful and vulnerable episode Max & Maya!! This has definitely made me think about areas of my life where I lack trust and it's reminded me of that little thing called faith! So very inspiring to witness your journeys as two people growing and building a life together. Whew, thanks yall!! This episode definitely feels like a gift. And to that end, I hope you both receive back everything that you so generously give to this community twice over. Happy Holidays!
Thank you Latoya! Amen! We gladly receive everything back twice over! Happy Holidays and praying your year is the best one yet!
Real talk He can make a crooked path straight but I’m working on not making the path crooked and relying on that and doing what I want, on my time, how I want without praying on it first to not get in to a mess beforehand. It takes trust in Him.
Right on time !🎉 let’s see what y’all are up to.
I’m having a hard time trusting myself, which in turn is doubting God. For example, God said rest and I’m resting, but I also feel useless for resting or God said create anyway, but I feel like my creations should provide income. It’s mostly how others are perceiving me that is causing me to doubt, but God’s perception of me is all that matters.
This resonates so much with us! The artist/human struggle
Yes, Max! When you've done all you can do, SURRENDER! In my experience, this really is when God will intervene.
Love this video is a different spin on vlogmas… so refreshing listening and learning from you both. For me I trust you until I find you being untrustworthy then I would just leave it alone and be cautious around the person. Reading the word everyday and doing my best to stay on whatever path God have planned. Love you guys ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
This video blessed and encouraged my soul and my faith in God thank you
I relate to you Maya, on the topic of being an independant woman and seeing a single mother "do it all" when really i was witnessesing God work through and for my mother. And as a recovering control freak, sometimes the hardest thing is to let go and let God. ❤😂
Love how transparent you both are. Thank you for your vulnerability 🙏🏽. I’m learning a huge lesson in faith and trust right now.
As I finish watching your latest vlog, I am coming back to this video 10 days later specifically to comment on how much I love the thumbnail. Lol. It looks like a scene from a Christmas comedy movie.. 😂. You two are great. Thanks for this gift of sharing more of your everyday life with us.
I think sometimes the simplest answer is the best. I personally felt the Brad thing was inappropriate. Thankfully things worked out and nothing sketchy happened but I think Max should've been able to express that without having to look for a "deeper meaning". Your feeling at the time was valid, and many other spouses would not have been alright with that before getting to know the person.
Also yeah Max you are also allowed to express pain without someone telling you to suck it up because -- God. It just doesn't help in the moment. There just seems to be this push to psychoanalyze and justify every single feeling away. No need for that in every case. Feelings are valid.
Great conversation. Trusting in God is very similar to trusting your spouse. Real faith isn't blind, so it's awesome that you both are exploring getting to know him through the Bible. The more you know and understand a person- especially one who clearly communicates how he feels and what his likes and dislikes are, the easier it is to trust him and his promises.
Thanks Max and Maya ! What I learned from this was a lot of my trust issues stemmed from what I was believing about God. I can see that I need to dig a little deeper and find the root cause of my trust issues.
How in the world is Max able to edit these videos with SUCH PROFESSIONALISM and movie film production quality in such a short period of time? This dude is TALENTED! also...keep getting into the Word, Max. How can two walk together lest they be agreed? Sharing that Bible study time with Maya is so essential to having a wonderful marriage. God's Word is a life (and marriage) saver when applied in even the toughest of situations. ❤
This is such a uncomfortable but NECESSARY conversation. To have someone to have that type of talk with mutual respect is key. I am like Max, I don't mind the friendship with the opposite sex as ling as I feel included, that is important in a marriage (single but I understand) also and should've been first, like Maya says TRUST GOD 🙏🏾 (I am having so many mental notes right now 📝)
I love this conversation guys!! I want to thank you for making Vlogmas, I feel so inspired with every video you make!Keep going!!xx
Yay! We're grateful our videos are inspiring you and others! You and the community here in the comments inspire us to keep going!
Three simple words; Trust In God! That's all it takes! Blessed Sunday!
WE LOVE YOU MAX & MAYA!!! blessed holidays to you guys
Big on surrender, God is the truth! ❤great talk guys happy Sunday x
There's a song by Mercy Me called Even If that discusses faith.
"They say it only takes a little faith
To move a mountain
Well, good thing
A little faith is all I have right now.
But God, when You choose
To leave mountains unmovable
Give me the strength to be able to sing
It is well with my soul.
I know You’re able and I know You can
Save through the fire with Your mighty hand
But even if You don’t
My hope is You alone."
I'm a bad liar - it's a great thing because it keeps you honest.
I love your talking videos so much, it always inspires me to think about myself, my actions, my thoughts a bit :) and I always have great revelations :D it's so nice being more mindful about my inner motivation and learning to deal better with the issues I have (and sometimes create for myself :D). so thank you again, I knew this vlogmas was a good idea!
Never tell even a white lie! That's really deep and can transform your life. Amen! 🙏
What a great conversation!
Hello family I needed to hear this Trust God! Always
Loved this. I hear you loud and clear Maya…read your Bible girl! lol 🙏🏾❤️
I wish you guys start a Zoom bible study group. That would be so awesome!
Excellent vlogmas because you guys talked about a topic that is close to GOD while celebrate the reason for this time of year in what else, two natural elements created by Him. I dont think you guys can top this one. BRAVO.👏👏👏
These chats are cool. I'd love to hear you guys talk about How Maya's experience in marriage is different this time around if it's not too personal.
That was a really cool convo ! Thank you M&M !
I love you and your family and thank you for pointing people to the word of God because it is EVErything
You guys are telling my story. I have very similar feelings and situations. ❤
As someone who has gone through chronic pain, I would’ve been pissed if someone told me to just trust God and Jesus 😂. TBH that came later on, it’s a process to get there.
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He said so much more whack lol! That’s too funny and yes Maya is bomb (day one Maya fan here 😊), and so are you Max!
Thank you for this fantastic video. Love you guys. ❤
First! Lol are people still doing the 'first' thing lol. Im really enjoying these videos Guys.😀😀😀😀
SO GOOD!
This was a great conversation 👌🏾
👍🤩💝Awesome conversation.🤩💝
Amen,God is waiting on you,but we are waiting on God,faith without action is dead,show me your faith without your action,and i will show you my faith with my actions-James 2
Many thanks for this beautiful video.
16:58 I like this subject Maya. But what do you think about Job's life?
He suffered tremendously, but it wasn't because he didn't have enough faith. Or that he had to do something to change his situations...
God never promise us a life without difficulties, illnesses or moments of sadness. I don't see that as the promises of the Gospel. That sounds more like prosperity gospel.
What do you think?
Be blessed 🙏🏾
Love U
Omg did you say wolves 😮
I have a swedish break every morning lol
How do you spell it? Feka? ❤
I have trust issues with the other drivers on the road 😅
The the only thing I couldn't deal with living in the woods
❤❤❤
"Vlogmas Day 3?" hey, you guys, where is Day 2?, LoL!!😄🧚🏾♀
[EDIT: ok, found day 2!👍no idea why that happened but finally could see it after refreshing. which is weird, I don't recall ever having that experience before re: a sequential video series. anyway, I'll watch Day 2 after day 3!🎄❄🎅🏽🤶🏾🙂]
but ok, back to business: of course there are times when honesty is important
in close relationships & under many other circumstances. but when any individual has a blanket need to ALWAYS tell the truth it can often mean there's actually an immaturity issue.
in my experience and the longer I live, I've witnessed that many people have detrimental beliefs about lying. which is not wrong 💯% of the time, there are degrees..and whether or not one should lie is about situational ethics.
certain things should not be described to children as if they're ADULTS. also, if something will frighten them, *to their detriment,* under many circumstances the MOST loving thing an adult can do sometimes is to LIE to a child. but discernment *when* regarding this is highly important and whenever possible children should be protected from danger & trauma.
in other words, if one's judgement is, generally, bad and/or causes too many others problems? ideally, another far more responsible, mature and understanding adult - who has *good* critical thinking skills - should handle the situation.
because no one should EVER traumatize a child because they just have a selfish need to be on an irrational honesty campaign. how young they are/their psychological stage should be considered and respected out of *love* & compassion. that vs. speaking truth to a child because an adult has an erroneous, unkind need to always tell the truth no matter what.
this is why those who believe in 'always' & 'never,' without discernment, can actually be dangerous, esp. to others. many people around the world have had to LIE in order to avoid death or the death of those they love and/or who others who are innocent. those who say no one should lie, no matter what, commonly have not had a life where they, themselves [or others they genuinely care about] have not experienced being in danger and/or in literal survival mode.
that's why one *should* lie if it can/will, literally, save a life. it's about *tcircumstances.* if someone is about to jump off a bridge sometimes rescuers have to lie to save that life. slaves of times past & slaves/trafficked in current times - both children *and* adults - very often have to lie a LOT if they ever have a hope to escape or be rescued.
and *thank god* so many people lied when the nazis went door to door looking for jewish people to kidnap & exterminate.
once again:
#situational #ethics
and I wouldn't trust or want to ever be near anyone who disagrees with this personal code of conduct.
That's a very passive/aggressive remark-"to be cheating on me would be cheating on God. You are conflating yourself with a deity. Worry about your own salvation and not anyone else's. This perspective is detrimental.