A live face-to-face event with David Archuleta was broadcast on June 24, 2014. It went to more than 34,000 video streams around the world and has since been viewed 100,000 times. The video is a great resource for youth events, family home evenings, or devotionals.
Update January 29, 2015: The archived video has been watched more than 140,000 times.
It was the first time the Church had ever done a live face-to-face event for youth. And it was very successful.
Returned missionary and former American Idol finalist David Archuleta spoke with youth in 91 countries doing two separate one-hour events, one in Spanish and one in English. The broadcast went to more than 34,000 video streams around the world, some in front of up to 80 youth on one stream at LDS meetinghouses and in homes.
Read more in the story “Watch David Archuleta Facebook Event That Touched Thousands.”
If you and your family haven’t seen it yet, I highly recommend it. The whole thing was authentic and spiritual. Bet you can’t keep dry eyes through the whole thing.
You may especially enjoy these excerpts:
Watch the entire event with David Archuleta.
Read more about the success of the #LDSface2face event.