Don Bradley
Latter-day Saint historian who returned to the Church after a period of atheism; discusses early Church history, the Harris family, and connections between Martin Harris and modern Church leadership on this episode.
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Oct 21, 2025 • 54min
Joseph's First Revelation...Gives Our 18th President | Dallin H, Like Martin Harris Oaks | Don Bradley
In this conversation with Don Bradley, a Latter-day Saint historian who made a remarkable return to faith, listeners explore the surprising family connection between President Dallin H. Oaks and Martin Harris. Don reveals Martin's early revelations and ties them to the Feast of Tabernacles, showcasing a divine thread in Church history. They discuss Martin's pivotal role in the Book of Mormon's translation and how the patterns of witness from then resonate in Oaks's leadership today, illustrating that the Restoration story continues to unfold.
Aug 14, 2025 • 2h 59min
Joseph Smith Expert: "My Biggest Discovery Happened While Out of The Church" | Don Bradley E0039
In this conversation, Don Bradley, a Joseph Smith expert and returned faithful Latter-day Saint, dives into his profound discoveries about Joseph's character and choices. He shares insights from Joseph's childhood surgery, revealing the deep-seated reasons behind his refusal of alcohol. Don also reflects on his personal journey of loss, connecting it with Joseph's experiences as a father. The discussion offers a fresh perspective on the complexities of faith and history, while exploring themes of love, loss, and the human connections that shape our understanding of historical figures.
Sep 25, 2023 • 1h 20min
Why LDS Polygamy and Joseph Smith Historian Left and Came Back to the LDS Church (Pt 2) | E0013
Former historian of Joseph Smith and the LDS Church, Don Bradley, speaks about his journey of leaving and returning to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He discusses the complexity of Joseph Smith's motives in practicing polygamy and challenges assumptions about his sincerity. The chapter also explores various perspectives on people leaving the LDS Church and highlights the role of gratitude in rediscovering faith.
Sep 18, 2023 • 1h 45min
Why LDS Polygamy and Joseph Smith Historian Left and CameBack to the LDS Church (Pt 1) | E0012
Stephen interviews Don Bradley, an LDS Polygamy and Joseph Smith Historian. They discuss his journey of leaving and returning to the LDS church, his struggles with doubt and questioning, the role of doubt in purifying faith, the Book of Mormon as a witness of Christ, discoveries of pious forgeries, the fine-tuning problem in the universe, reflections on the existence of God and the afterlife, and his rediscovery of Christianity and belief in the resurrection of Jesus.
May 7, 2023 • 52min
Don Bradley, a church historian that was disillusioned by Joseph Smith, removed his records. After more studying, he discovered his faith being strengthened and returned to the LDS church.
A church historian, disillusioned by Joseph Smith, removed his records but found his faith strengthened after further study. He discovered connections between the Nauvoo endowment and the Book of Mormon, as well as in accounts of Joseph Smith's first vision and seer stone. His journey navigates faith crisis, departure from the LDS church, and eventual return through exploration of gratitude and fine tuning of the universe's constants
