How do you find yourself when the world is watching? with David Archuleta
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- Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
- David Archuleta began winning singing contests while many of us were learning how to ride a bike. He won Star Search at the age of 12. When he was 16 he auditioned for American Idol, and by the time it was all over he’d come in second, got a recording contract, and was whirled into a studio to create his debut album and smash single ‘Crush’ at the age of 17.
In the blink of an eye he was suddenly in a cohort that featured the Jonas Brothers, Taylor Swift, Demi Lovato, and was duking it out in the charts with Rihanna for the number one spot. However, among all of that, he was still trying to be a good Mormon boy, which meant desperately trying to suppress his burgeoning queer identity.
Fresh off a number of tv spots, I sat down with David for a discussion about the perils of the spotlight when you’re a child star, finding perspective when the eyes of the world are on you, falling in love with a career you might never have wanted, and the joy of finally living your truth.
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Oh this was one of the best conversations/interviews I’ve ever heard with David. You had him all the way flustered but totally comfortable and I love to see it. I also appreciated the times you pushed back and made sure he understood the importance of his craft and telling an authentic, unique story in his lyrics. Generalized lyrics don’t always work and can get lost in the fold. Part of David’s charm is how specific and open he is about his life, and I’d love to hear more of that specificity in his songwriting. Thank you for showing him a good time!
Thank you so much! I had a lot of fun!
I love it
First off; great interview, wonderful questions and fascinating answers. I am happy for David that he has found that he can have boundaries and they are his and not someone else's, took me 60 years to learn that. Another point about David's struggle to label his connection with God and what he/she/it is, stop thinking GOD and try thinking god. If you need a structure to form your life, build it yourself, you have the rest of your life to figure it out, it will adapt and change as it needs to. You have mentioned in the past about the mountains being a happy place for you, so go sit on a rock, a log or the ground and just let yourself listen, smell, see, just push your senses out there to connect to something so much bigger than yourself, do it for yourself. Just let yourself feel.
Yeah I’ve talked about this some in my books “while I wait to be a god again” and “The Dabbler’s Guide to Witchcraft”.
So well said David !!! - thankyou . I'm a 74year old gay man - was rejected and despised for so many years , But had to be true to myself and my GOD > Blessings and love to you XXX
I really enjoyed this conversation with David, he was more forthcoming than I thought he would be which is probably to your credit for putting him at ease. Hugs and thanks to both of you. 💜
I’m so proud of my show, and I’m glad you gave it a listen! Hope you’ll stick around for other guests!
Aw, this was great. Thanks for sharing. :)
It's interesting to hear David talk about the right way to approach his audience, like whether he's still too conservative for some or not conservative enough for others. I hope he knows that all we really want is for him to be himself and continue pursuing authenticity. He's definitely inspired me a ton in that way.
This was such a great interview. I love hearing where David is at right now with his faith, with his career, and even how awesome he is at board games. Wishing the best for him on his new path.
Thanks for listening!!
Well, here I am, fashionably late for the interview, but am I glad I popped in! I have to concur with many that the interview was or is fantastic!!! I think a lot of ground was covered and David represented himself well! He was very articulate and dealt with themes in his life journey that many people can relate to. The shock of realizing who you are within the confines of the status quo that has been your anchor and releasing a good deal of those constructs so you can pursue your own authenticity as honestly and sincerely as one can! I want to "follow" David Archuleta as a guidance model of sorts. Another theme that was somewhat under the radar was that one can be a spiritual being without placing it in the framework of an established religion. I am truly grateful that I came upon this!!!! Bravo, David, Bravo!!!!!
I love David so much. Love the interview.
Love love loved this. THANK YOU
Glad you enjoyed it!
@@HeadOnFirePod Very VERY much!
Thank u for talking with david archuleta such a fantastic interview
Thanks so much! Hope you'll consider checking out my other interviews. I'm really proud of my show!
Great Interview! No one on the planet has a better smile than David. I'm glad he can really smile in an authentic way now.
Thank you!
This was awesome, thank you! Like eavesdropping on a convo with two friends.
He was so refreshingly easy to talk to!
Just a thought David...do you think that it's possible that it was the God of this world giving you the answers you were getting??? You are ALWAYS in my prayers!!! 😊
Oh I love it so much!! What a great interview for sure!!
So glad!
12:05 I remember when I went to BYU and volunteered at the Missionary Training Center. I was honored with meeting David while there. He mentioned that he gave up a lot when he went on his mission. I never really realized how much he left, but it was a much-needed break. I came out a few years after I graduated BYU. I’m so happy living my life and that he is living his too.
I'm so glad you enjoyed the interview. Thank you for sharing your story!
"David Archadorable", indeed! 😍On a serious note, I relate very personally to David's need to move away from a stifling religion. Very courageous, especially in the public spotlight!
Cannot believe he never heard that.
What a fun interview. Yes Lil Nas X with David Archie ❤.
Right?! It’d be great!
this was outstanding thank you I was glued to the screen the whole time!
Aww shucks!!
Great interview! So nice to see David be able to answer questions & not be rushed or cut short because they don’t have enough time. Great questions of fun & serious. So good to see him smiling again! Hope David continues to grow & be comfortable with himself & to live his authentic life. Maybe down the road he could write another children’s book about it being okay to feel or be different. Love David’s last 2 songs Up & I’m Yours! Wishing him much happiness & continued success! ❤
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great interview. I was not really a fan before mainly because I don’t like to do what all the mainstreams Mormons do. I found the song GLORIOUS that he sings. Even though for the church It touched me. That got my interest. So glad he is being himself. My graduation class in Utah from 1980 we had a very prominent student take his life because he was gay. Still makes my heart heavy when I think of it. He was well know and so accepting of everyone in school. I am a new fan I have been listening to his interviews
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David you are awesome……. you are in my prayers and my thoughts and we all love you Jesus he has a plan for you. I don’t know what it is, but I know that it will lead to the TRUTH…. Don’t give up God no matter what happens God put you where you are today for a reason allow him to use you - - another gay brother who is a Christian. God bless you David.
@davidarchuleta Hot Wheels and Barbies might be a good title for a song :)
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Like Oppenheimer and Barbie
11:00 Thank you!
13:43 Exactly David!
15:24 Actually David I am very proud of you for explaining the complex nuances, even if its triggering AF!
16:12 Suicidal ideation too... yeah... we should talk sometime gay exmo to gay exmo
17:35 Gaymen
20:22 Take a drink of water David, your passion and your fluster are defiantly evident.
PS, HeadOnFire I have seen some of your difficult reactions, thank you for handling this interview with the utmost grace, and especially with your unending support and moral boosts as necessary
Can one person ask this guy about his actual life?
I did. A lot. Thanks!
Please- Lean more toward fellow American Idol Adam Lambert, not Elton John.
I think he’s allowed to figure himself out how and when he chooses.
"God" is a man made construct. Organized religion is the worst place to be if u want to live a life of love, acceptance, compassion, and empathy. Man's influence on God is more dominant than the inverse
Interesting perspective!
Natural instincts frequently betray us leaving us unfulfilled. Wishing you the best in your journey… may you find peace in your struggles. Being a son of God is the only identity that matters, and therein lies your ultimate worth. No one can take that from us.
Thanks for listening
I really enjoyed this interview. As an LDS member who has experienced queer thoughts (still not sure where I lie on that one 😅) I really resonated with the feeling of wanting those thoughts to go away. I have had thoughts of "hm he's kind of cute" and then proceeded to push it out of my head and tell myself woah, slow down, but I am trying to work through things like that and try to learn who I am. Thank you for this :) 🫶
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This was such a fantastic interview! I laughed out loud so many times. It’s so good to see David in a better place. You asked so many great questions and really allowed David to be himself. I really loved the reminder that David can take all the time he needs to figure himself out. Many of his fans have been with him since his American Idol days and we aren’t going anywhere.
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Wonderful interview!! I feel that David is getting that spirituality doesn’t need to fit in a religious box or that he has to fit in a stereotypical gay box - I really relate to his journey and I thought you did a fantastic job interviewing him - now I’m gonna find you on TikTok- Blessings 🌈💖✨
Thank you so much!
Thank u for this beautiful interview
Thanks for listening
Precious interview, thanks so much! i love you two together. PS, you got the Barbie - that makes me happy ♥ Truly, this hour was exceptional and will be remembered and quoted for a long, long time - "I like hot wheels and Barbies!" ♥♥♥
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I did not expect this to be very entertaining.
I did not skip a second.
What an intelligent interviewer.
David is as genuine as usual.
Thanks so much! I’ve worked very hard to deliver a quality show. Hope you’ll give the other episodes a chance!
This was a wonderful interview! Thanks so much!
Thanks for listening
Excellent show!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I really enjoyed your grounded perspective and the gift you have to set David at ease. What a gift your interview was! Thank you 🙏🏼 we all need safe places to find ourselves on our journeys.
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Love David. Enjoyed this so much.
Thank you!!