David Archuleta
Singer-songwriter and former American Idol finalist now author of the memoir Devout: Losing My Faith to Find Myself, discussing his coming out and leaving the Mormon church.
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Feb 17, 2026 • 2h 1min
David Archuleta’s Mormon Story | Ep. 2114
David Archuleta, singer-songwriter and former American Idol contestant who wrote the memoir Devout, shares his journey from an intensely Mormon upbringing to coming out and reclaiming himself. He discusses religious scrupulosity, mission struggles, interactions with leaders including M. Russell Ballard, the impact of the 2015 policy, and the path to self-acceptance and renewed happiness.
Mar 12, 2026 • 23min
What swing voters think of the war in Iran
David Archuleta, singer-songwriter and former American Idol finalist turned memoirist, reflects on coming out and leaving the Mormon church. Radin Yad, Iranian expatriate and English teacher, shares firsthand views from family in Tehran about war damage, shortages and fears. They discuss the human cost, worries about escalation, and how distant conflicts shape personal and political concerns.
