Singer David Archuleta discusses his journey since publicly leaving the LDS Church in an interview with Arizona Big Media. The former American Idol runner-up reflects on reconciling his faith upbringing with his identity as a gay man, and how he has found meaning and direction after his departure.

Archuleta, who came out in 2021 and left the Church in 2023, describes the process of rebuilding his sense of truth and spirituality outside institutional religion. He addresses the challenges of disappointing family and community while staying authentic to himself.

The interview promotes his upcoming holiday album and tour, where he continues to draw on themes of hope and resilience that resonate with both his faithful and former-Mormon audiences.