In the early 2000’s David Archuleta broke into stardom on American Idol, capturing the hearts of millions. But behind the scenes he was grappling with his sexuality and faith. 

“I felt like if people found this out about me, they would know how dirty I was,” he told Maria Hinojosa when talking about what the Mormon Church made him feel, early on, when he began to realize he could be gay.

In a new memoir “Devout: Losing My Faith to Find Myself,” David reveals his journey to fame and how he has worked to embrace his authentic self. Listen to this intimate conversation about his journey and what his faith looks like today.

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