I saw David in a small Christmas concert last year (December 2021) in Dallas, and was just blown away by his voice. So much talent, and he comes across as so sweet and humble, and his voice control was amazing. I went to the concert aware of him, left a total fan. ❤
I am 64 years old I came out of that closet from the Mormon culture during my BYU time of life. I fully relate what David talks about here. Sadly it has not changed much (some positive changes in Mormon culture but not enough). When David was a teenager on American Idol, I believed he was a closeted gay boy. My heart broke for him when he came in second place, and my heart broke even more for him, when I believed he was a closeted gay guy knowing what he might have to endure in the years to come. I am so happy he has found some peace and happiness by coming out . God bless him on his life journey
Thank you. I'm 66 and came out in 1974 (in NYC, not in LDS). Still here, still fighting. Still proud. And proud of everyone else who is here and proud of David too.
Wow, what a fantastic interview. I really like how patient you were. You just let David talk. And he did! I learned alot, and I’m a super fan! I hope you get to do it again one day Austin ❤️
I sometimes wonder if David has undiagnosed ADHD because I got diagnosed as an adult and he reminds me so much of myself in interviews; easily distracted, rambling answers, has a tendency to repeat himself lmao. It's very endearing.
Thank You!! I really enjoyed this interview. David has such a way with creating structure to illuminate his thoughts through various perspectives which results in a strong analysis of the topic at hand that is clear and true!! I could listen to him for days. I am so appreciative of his presence and intelligence!! He is a creative, dynamic and very appealing handsome man!!! I am so pleased he came out!!!!
I feel that I can relate to David in a lot of ways. Having a roommate, or having a best friend etc. I did send a David a fan card, never did hear back. David would be an awesome life long friend to anyone. Sadly, there does not seem to be as many genuine kind people in this world. I wish there were more people similar to David Archuleta. If not dating, he would be the perfect best friend.
Great open-ended questions, Austin, and I really liked the way you allowed David to open up and share extensively. You could tell he was very comfortable. Thank you and love your fun hair color, btw.
Austin: This is the first video I have watched of yours, and I just wanted to say that you are SUCH a sweetheart & a wonderful interviewer/host! Keep up the great work - Looking forward to future videos of yours!! :)
This is such a kind message 🥺❤️❤️ thank you so so much for the positive words!! I really appreciate it and am so happy you enjoyed the interview 💖 sending you all the good vibes :)
Hi David. I enjoyed this interview. I hope that some day our paths will cross. I have a lot in common with you. I also struggle with same sex attraction. It has been a long struggle. I am also a member of the LDS Church. I am 67 years old. I was married once for 10 years. It was living hell for me. If you want to talk more about our lives please let me know. I hope the best for you David. Bob N.
David ARCHULETA eu o amo por demais de paixão meu irmão amigo anjinho amado querido Oro por ti sempre pelo teu sucesso parabéns Cuide se sempre meu amado querido anjinho lindo
Hi David. I have to repost my message to you because somehow what I posted was edited down and what was left was not what I meant to say or actually wrote. I will keep this one brief tho. My main message is that I respect the fact that there are those in the homosexual population who identify as "Queer" and that they have been at the forefront of the fight for homosexual equality and rights for those of us who pursue same sex relationships. However, they DO NOT represent all of us. There are plenty of conservative, church going homosexuals who have nothing in common with those who live or identify as "Queer". We find the word offensive and we find a lot of the behavior over the top. We have noticed that much of what the "Queer" leadership advocates does not represent our life style or sentiment. I am telling you this to let you know that just because you are homosexual DOES NOT mean you are Queer or that you have to start immolating all of the sentiment and behavior represented by "Queer" leadership. You are your own person. Whether or not you continue to keep your faith in God and act in accordance with his word is your choice, but know that you can still walk with God and be a God obeying homosexual. We are out here. No, we dont protest or participate in Pride Marches and protests. Interesting, we are able to blend in and are accepted. However, we are not blind or unappreciative of the fact that it is the "Queer" folk out here who have championed the freedom and acceptance that we enjoy today. Without them, we would not be able to enjoy the public peace that we now have. However, we never crowned them as representing who we are and how we choose to live our lives. Frankly, they walk a different path. Now, if identifying as Queer is a true representation of who YOU ARE then go walk with your fellow Queers and be happy. I just wanted you to know that you do have other options.
@@han5234 Hi, there..I dont know what happened to my the original comment, but that is an edited version of what I wrote. It edited out all of the respect and love that I have for David. I will be deleting it if it lets me because what they left behind makes my message look hostile. Thanks for your IMAO because, I would have never seen this edited version.
@@han5234 No, I did not have a change of heart..that was not what I wrote. I started off by telling David that we love him and his work as an artist. Somehow all of the love and positive things I wrote, got edited out. Now I am not going to argue with you because your opinion of the facts are a non-issue for me. I said what I said, but that is not what I actually wrote, it was edited down. And, so that you know I keep a copy of everything I actually post..date stamped in all.. just in case some one like you tries to trump up false charges..and take things out of contect. now how you like that as a LMAO. snap
@@trainerdeleon Tracy, babe, that's not how technology works. Only you have the power to edit your comments, as you did with your initial one. Your explanation is incredible though, A+ for imagination and confidence in its believability. Keep up that hard work!!
I have learned for myself that nobody is actually gay. It is just temptation. We are all susceptible to our own temptations. The scriptures teach us to put away the old man and become born again as a new creature in Christ. God won’t command us to do things we don’t have the capacity to do. He asks us to put away anger, lust, fornication, pride, etc. We will need God’s help and Grace each day to walk on the straight and narrow path, but we can do it! The adversary loves to confuse us with our identity because if he can get us to believe that we are born into a state that is permanent and unchangeable, we will not desire to progress. But change is the whole reason Christ died for us. It is so we can change and put off the world. There are seducing spirits of lust and curiosity that attach themselves to us and we often mistake their feelings as our own. When we recognize they are with us and as we cast those spirits out, that is when we are free. Embracing the temptation and giving in not only binds us down, but gives the devil great power over us. We have to overcome lust and the temptation of the world to be free. It is essential! PRIDE is the opposite of humility. That is why the parade is not organized by God. It is such a distraction.
Hey follower of Christ... the day I actually see someone who leads a church for Christ and not for money, lust, riches, self-gain, or self-gratification, I might actually stop and listen to what they are saying. Until then, all I see are wolves in sheep clothing, so their messages mean nothing. The Bible is full of hypocrites acting foolish in the name of their god. If there is a god who weeps for his children, I imagine he weeps at the hypocrites first because they ruin whatever good that could come from Christ.
Also, since I know you are Mormon (@followerofchrist26), the Book of Mormon is even crazier than the Bible and there's definitely "prophets" who are profit$ more than anything since the inception of the cult. Weird sex practices, identity crises, and money mongering, but the cult calls out what they perceive are sins in other's identities and sexual orientations. Hmm.
