About this episode

David Archuleta discusses his experiences during and after his Mormon mission, including personal struggles and his new memoir.

In Part 1, David Archuleta was the church's golden boy - the voice, the fame, the perfect Mormon billboard. In Part 2, that billboard comes down. David goes on a two-year Mormon mission to Chile post fame, confronts the darkest chapter of his life, and finally faces the one thing he spent decades praying would go away. Tyler gets personal about his own loss. And David sings for us again.  DAVID'S NEW MEMOIR  DEVOUT    is now available.  FOLLOW US   For more culty content - follow us on  Instagram  &  TikTok  →  @wasiinacult FOLLOW DAVID @Davidarchie   GET THE BOOK   DEVOUT  by David Archuleta  - available everywhere books are sold. Audiobook includes a bonus EP of original songs. (Squeal!) SUPPORT THE SHOW Join our  Patreon ! Get ad-free episodes, bonus content, and behind-the-scenes conversations. (And our forever gratitude) HAVE A CULTY STORY? Email us →  info@wasiinacult.com If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988. The Trevor Project is available 24/7 at  thetrevorproject.org/get-help  or text START to 678-678. See Privacy Policy at…

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