I listened to this video below a few days ago and loved it. It features Stephen Jones interviewing Don Bradley about the significance of Joseph Smith’s childhood leg surgery. Don is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints now, but for a time he left the Church, after being a life-long member. He claimed to be an atheist. After coming back to the fold, his testimony of God the Father, the Son Jesus Christ, and Joseph Smith is solid. Watch the video to hear his story, as well as all about a fascinating insight he shares into why Joseph Smith’s refusal of liquor during his excruciatingly painful surgery relates to Joseph Smith Sr.

Here’s the summary from YouTube:

“What would make a 7-year-old Joseph Smith refuse alcohol before undergoing one of the most excruciating surgeries imaginable—decades before the Word of Wisdom was ever revealed? Once an ex-LDS atheist, now a faithful Latter-day Saint and renowned Joseph Smith expert, Don Bradley shares one of the most powerful discoveries he’s ever made about Joseph’s life. This isn’t just another “Joseph Smith refused alcohol” story—it’s a window into his character and the cultural and historical context most people have never heard. Don opens up about the heartbreaking loss of his own young son—and how that experience gave him a deeply personal window into Joseph Smith’s life, particularly Joseph’s own experiences as a child and as a father. That shared lens of love, loss, and empathy adds a profound human dimension to both the history and the man behind it. We also explore Don’s personal faith journey—leaving the Church, the discoveries that shaped his perspective, and the path that ultimately led him back. From Church history to raw personal experiences, this conversation is real, unfiltered, and full of insights that could change the way you see Joseph Smith and the Restoration.”

I highly recommend you watch it! You will deepen your knowledge of the sacred eternal nature of family relationships, the noble character of Joseph Smith, the plan of salvation, and the grace of Jesus Christ.