“LGBTQ people in this room, lgbtq people watching this later. You are divine. You have power.” Tyler, as queer Mormon teen, this brought me tears. Sometimes, whether in seminary or young women’s class, I get told that the righteous young woman is divine. I always felt like an outcast when told that because; I wasn’t a righteous young woman, or at least what they considered righteous. I wasn’t going to marry a Mormon man, much less inside the temple at all. I wasn’t going to be sealed to my spouse and/or children, and according to the plan of salvation, I would separated from my family. Forever. Hearing that I was divine after years of feeling like I wasn’t broke me down to tears. I have a voice and I have a story. Thank you Mr. Glenn. Thank you.

Having left the LDS faith a few years before Tyler, and having followed his music career since day one in Provo, I've watched at the edge of my seat how this incredibility talented, truly artistic individual would express himself as he went through the indescribable, painful process of transitioning out of Mormonism. Tyler, thank you for using your unique platform to bring awareness to what many are going through.

As a mother of a gay 17 year old boy I am so grateful for the love and support that Tyler's message brings. My son truly is divine. He is loved. His Mormon father threw him out of the house after he came out 3 months ago. He's been homeless since then. I am desperately trying to have him come live with me. When he came to do that last night his father had him arrested as a runaway. He is sitting in the jail here waiting for court because he is not a UT resident. This boy just wants to be loved and accepted. The love that I felt watching this gives me hope. There doesn't need to be labels. Gay, Mormon, straight, catholic, it just needs to be about loving each other and accepting one another. Thank you Tyler for your beautiful voice that represents these things.

"being raised in a very specific religion came with very specific set of ideals and doctrines. this wasn't a cherry picking your favorite bible verses type of religion. it was kind of an all or nothing thing." Words I've tried expressing but couldn't. Thank you. I felt "the spirit" for the first time in years.

shit, man. right in the feels. Tyler, I applaud you for your bravery. We're the same age, I also recently transitioned out of the Mormon church, and your album was a huge comfort to me. damn you, man, I thought I was done crying to your music. Thank you for being you, and for inspiring this straight guy to be a better person.

I've been a Neon Tree's fan for years and now I'm only an even bigger fan on Tyler Glenn now

As someone that has left the LDS church within the past year this totally speaks to me. Thanks for sharing your story here Tyler! If anyone wants to know more of a deeper story about him go watch his story. Search Tyler Glenn Mormon stories on KZfaq. Fantastic long form interview!

I tore up my Bible 30 years ago - so why, why do I still watch videos like this? I guess I have never stopped missing the God I was brought up to love. This man's wonderful singing and testimony moved me deeply!

DAYM! That kid can sing! Sounds like a practiced gospel singer. Really great singer.

I had always felt uncomfortable, out of place in organized religion, so much judgement, no real spirituality, no true connection....

I so admire him for his courage to come out publicly. His speech will make its contribution to change the world.

Amazing musician and person. I was raised in an intense religion and left 4 years ago. I can relate to a lot of his feelings and thoughts about it all. We are all individuals. Anything that tries to take that away or tell you you are wrong just for being who you are is an enemy to humanity itself.

I remember when I attended church and I use to care about the pat on my own back. When I felt "the spirit." I sometimes felt wiser and more superior in a disguised and "humble" way. I did not judge other people living counter to my beliefs because I thought they did not have a full understanding of the gospel. Except, I did judge them. I judged them through my own assumption of their own ignorance. Much like many LDS members today, I wanted to defend and share with others what I felt. I didn't want to listen to anything the was not supported by the LDS leaders. I was afraid to listen or learn of anything else. I was afraid that what people might be telling me was from Satan. Then I caught myself lying to myself when I shared "my testimony." I distinctly remember thinking "I don't really know", right after I said I did. I thought it was so odd to not feel right in my heart about something I "knew with out a doubt" was right. How could that be? I think the pressure to "know" as so many strong believers claim led me to self deception.Fear is the opposite of love. And love is vulnerably. That's what I think. It's really as simple as that. The 'if' you do this, 'then' you get this in the LDS culture... no. Stop. It just doesn't motivate people. In truth, I think it would only motivate our brain if we are in real danger. And I would be surprised if 1% of the human population would actually do something because they cared from this type of fear induced motivation.I stopped going to church, but I sat and wondered about it for 10 years. I stopped attending, but I had an openness to go back, even a desire that something might inspire me to care enough again. It felt nice to have direction when I wasn't certain that it wasn't what I wanted. I reinvestigated the church and took all of the LDS discussions. I did not read anti-Mormon informations. It wasn't for me. I slowly let it go, and one day it just became a part of my past and experience. The LDS church is not for me because by being out of it I feel more authentic than I ever have before. It took maturity on my part, it took a post traumatic 'growth' experience for me to increase my emotional intelligence. I look at things from another angle. I'm grateful to have the LDS point of view, too. I'm grateful for what it taught me and that it allows me to have empathy and understanding for many of the strong believers who are my friends and family. I think that if the LDS church or any church fulfills you, great. Keep doing you. I think if you are unsure, then be brave and listen to your confusion. Ask yourself what you love about the church? Maybe it can be found still. Follow your own compass, always and always. It's your life and we should all know that no one is more in charge of your happiness than you.I'm at peace not knowing. If I needed all the answers, well I truly would not find all the answers in the LDS church or in any church. But maybe another church might seem more appealing if they don't claim to be the one and only true church with all the proper keys and working authority. As if God couldn't answer in the same way and in the same form to anyone he wants to answer to. I truly would not feel satisfied as there are too much already unknowns in this religion. Too many unanswered questions. Too much contradiction and irony that I've felt. One believer might say they don't know everything, but that they know it's still true or they feel it has the most truth so it must be the right one. Or they like how the LDS church focuses on family, and that aligns with a righteous society, so it's the true church. Or they had a blessing and an experience under the "power of the priesthood" When perhaps the blessing and experience may have just come from God himself through a faithful person. Among the smartest, most dedicated and faithful. Among the scholars, I would say that transparency and full truth cannot be known. So everyone in some way, has to be at peace not knowing. I am at peace not knowing why we have so many religions worshipping the same God and paraphrasing a book written 3500 years ago. We can all be right in how religion and belief make us feel. I feel more peace, more happiness, more wisdom, more maturity, more sincerity since I have stopped attending a regular religion and the LDS church. I would like to attend a sacred place to worship, but in the LDS church I simply feel too much pressure to be involved. Too much pull. I would be happy just sitting quietly in that chapel or any chapel praying, reading and pondering. I would feel happy attending small groups in a sense of fellowship where we are all there because we want to be. Where attendance is not tracked, and donations are not recorded and then decided by someone else who you should be helping or how it should be invested. A place where guilt is not in the air. My personal belief is one of hope. I hope there is a God. I hope his angels watch us and stand beside us. I hope we may all practice kindness and respect and have our hearts full of love more often than not. I hope we can unite with common beliefs and focus on that instead of our differences.

I have watched all the Mormon stories interviews with Tyler, and now this. So touching, and I am blown away at Tyler's talent. I'm also surprised that I like the music, but it's beautiful and heartfelt, with such an important message. Congratulations, Tyler, on all of your successes.

The simple fact that I came across this, completely random, in the midst of my own turmoil is huge. I needed this.

Thank you, Tyler. Beautiful and brave.

Tyler Glenn you divine being you. This was so beautiful and so cathartic.

Thank you for helping pave the way. I still can't quite let go after all these years feeling like I have no place anymore as the church marches on. I guess that's why I didn't find out any of this about Tyler or Neon Trees until now. Time to listen to his album and start the next leg of my "find yourself" journey.

This talk struck several chords in my soul. Immediately after, I went and looked for his album and it is all I have been listening to the past couple of hours. It is quite the emotional/intellectual/spiritual experience. Tyler has a precious soul.

Love you Tyler for coming out and leaving the church

It is a beautiful thought to think we live forever, that still doesn't make it true. I had to walk away when "literal" was forced into "metaphor" which eventually revealed the illusion and the the lie. I will no longer lie to myself, nor wittingly let others lie to me unchecked, no mater how "beautiful" the lie.

I love his voice so much!

BLESS this man and his beautiful voice

Your story makes a huge difference... Thanks for sharing. Beautiful.

I always come back to this when I need a reminder that I'm not alone

All I can say Tyler is "AMEN"!!! Although I am straight. I have also felt this way my whole life. I love the quote from John Steinbeck, "Now that you don't have to be perfect, you can be good." In my struggle for perfection that I wanted others to see, I hurt people I love. That is the antithesis of my core beliefs and who I am. I am not a religion. My spirituality is directly with God. I don't need another man to dictate my relationship with my savior or God. No one should have to live in a box. Boxes limit our love, and boxes limit greatness and possibilities. I have never heard of anyone having a religious awakening. My spiritual awakening has nothing to do with religion, but it has freed me to be myself and to know that God does not make mistakes. I am wondrous in his eyes no matter who I am or who I love. You are a wondrous man Tyler. The world needs more people like you who truly embrace themselves. I truly appreciate your voice and your soul, thank you for sharing.

Actually Tyler is super talented. He didn't lose his faith, he left his faith if you want to get technical. He broke when the Church said children of gays can't be baptised and can't take part fully in the Church. And then when they get old enough have to disown basically their parents. This doctrine didn't come from God but the Church authorities said it did. And he was torn about that.

Wow. I’m in awe of your talent Tyler. You are such a special human and a blessing to this world! Just woah!

Great singer- I really liked the second song.

Tyler Glenn, you are definitely a better person than me. Being able to still feel love for the Mormon church and the culture is so much more than I am able to do. I walk by a church and I feel anger, hatred, and resentment. You feel love. I aspire to one day be as good of a human being as you.

Proud of him.

Amazing talk and performance

Thank you Tyler.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with any human who is living life with out hurting other people, it is the only rule I live by and I challenge anyone to find it to be wrong. That is the problem with religion and judgements of others based on beliefs. How can it be wrong to just not hurt other people? What is more important than that?

Turn it off. Like a light switch. Turn it off. It's a neat little Mormon trick.

I am an inactive Morman; I love the Church and its message of Jesus Christ and the example He set for us as to how we should live. One of my sons killed himself and I have a daughter who has a wonderful partner and they are very happy together. Instead of "there is no place for you with us in this Church" how about "if it's wrong, then it is between you and God and none of my business".

I need more TED Talk/ Concert mashups. This is incredible!

Question for LDS church leadership - What does it mean if I feel the spirit during his "Sudden Death" performance (9:00) and again during "Midnight" (13:05)

Authenticity rocks - thanks Tyler!

I love this dude more than life itself.

I love the second song it touch my heart and emotions I just had a talk in prayer to God about this. With my whole heart

This is, like, totally random, but I love his pants. They're fabulous.

I just love this guy.

music to my ears!

So beautiful

What a shame that God designed the world in which behaviors that naturally occur are abhorrent to him, and which he is apparently unable to correct. . God really should've planned better.

amazing guy, fabulous speech

I love him SO MUCH 😭

Beautiful!

The thing is, Mormonism isn't "just all or nothing about the Bible". There are three other "books of scripture" that play a huge part in what Tyler had to leave behind.. and thank God that he finally found that God loves him.. not "the Mormon he tried to be". The fact that the LDS church did that.. that is the utter hypocrisy of that cult.

Amazing, remarkable man!

He's a great Artist !

Just found you. Wow ❤️❤️❤️

LIVE AUTHENTIC!! Nice going Tyler

Wow this is amazing! I can relate to feeling like you like the idea of God off of comfort but have left faith or religion due to a church which has rules & discounts those who are not the pefect image of that religion. I left my church i was in for 7 yrs and its been 2 years now. It damaged me greatly but now i make videos for those who experienced the same pain and help them get through and groe through the pain. I love all people and nolonger believe in religion, but in God. This guy is amazing!!! Love him!!! Sharing!

Love the 3rd song so deep. May God touch are heart. His mercy and grace

I applaud you

I like your honesty in your music

Incredible 😘

13:00 Midnight

Abandon Religion!!

Bless yourselves. Have FAITH in your divinity. "There is no stone in all the ego's embattled Citadel that is more heavily defended than the idea that Sin, is real." - A course in Miracles

And maybe there is more than just 2 ways to look at this. God's plan doesn't fail. Maybe understanding his plan is what you r doing

That last song reminded me of Billy Joel kind of

Was this at UNR or UNLV? cuz if it was UNR I'm gonna be super pissed that I didn't go to this. :(

TedX Talks you need to cut out the songs and make them videos themselves or someone else will. They will because they are too good to be in a talk video alone. Also, they will because I am asking someone to do it because these songs are so good and better than the ones in the actual album.

Adults with imaginary friends are dangerous...

I found myself when I practiced my faith.

Oh people...just get over this "religion" thing already...Move on!

falsetto? no.. soprano or mezzo sounds about right. shiiet

To:BILLS9413... what the hell are u saying others crosses are to hard 4 you to bare or understand? no empathy, or just a narcissistic satanist? Christ does not cast stones like i just did but death is deserved by all great and small. ego or physical and spirit, if you will consciousness>. in this life or after i Hope we all can coexist. love to all sorry for my 1 sided opinion. 011i3.

Interesting. So when is TEd talks going to show the other side of being a follower of Christ

Love the message, can't stand that it's delivered through song.

Say, "YES" to Jesus & "NO" to Mormonism!

Pride is a powerful drug

It was a good Ted talk until the screaming began.

You can't have a cake and eat it too.

Anyone else find this to be unwatchable? Apologies to everyone who loved it.

Well Tyler you would be very welcome to join the catholic faith. God bless.

Brother you can come and woship at real a real Christian church. Not a legalistic cult that changes it's message.

He says he is Tyler Glen without any other label. He did not create himself; he was created. Who does he give that credit to?

Victimizing himself to gain more empathy and ultimately more fans. There are people in this world who have it so much harder. He is such a blessed individual; gifts, fame, money. But it all went to his head and the world revolves around him.

This was all fluff.

Thought it was a ted talk. Not Americas got talent. He enjoyed showcasing. But I think he is actually still pretty darn religious. And nothing he said was particularly informative or new.

I don't care if people are gay, but if people care enough about their sexual orientation to have come out, then they shouldn't be thinking about being a dad, nature's law.