# Shroud and Conversion

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Podcast: [Backstory on the Shroud of Turin](https://stenobird.com/podcast/backstory-on-the-shroud-of-turin-4820011)
Published: 2026-02-19T18:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://guypowell.com/
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## Resource

In this episode of The Backstory on the Shroud of Turin, Guy Powell speaks with John Sottosanti, a retired dental surgeon and Shroud researcher. John shares how a scientific interest in the Shroud became a deeply personal encounter with Jesus Christ. Formerly agnostic, John’s life shifted after extended observation of the blood and wounds on the Shroud. He explains how that experience revealed sacrifice, presence, and purpose. John also offers professional insight into facial anatomy and linen behavior. He explains why some visual claims require caution and how the Shroud continues to resist artistic explanation. The discussion blends humility, science, and faith without sensationalism. It echoes themes found in The Only Witness, Guy Powell’s exploration of the Shroud’s historical journey.

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