Episode

Shroud of Turin: Who is He?

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Backstory on the Shroud of Turin
Published
Apr 11, 2026
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Summary

In this episode of The Backstory on the Shroud of Turin , host Guy Powell interviews Pam McCue, a researcher and speaker on the Shroud. Pam shares her journey from skepticism to conviction after encountering a Shroud exhibit. She delves into the historical and scientific evidence supporting the Shroud's authenticity, including early references to the Shroud in texts, and striking features it shares with ancient icons of Jesus Christ. Pam also discusses the groundbreaking discovery of pollen and dirt from Jerusalem on the Shroud, linking it directly to the Holy City. Pam emphasizes the importance of these findings, showing how they challenge the Carbon-14 dating and offer compelling evidence of the Shroud’s first-century origins. She explains the significance of the Shroud’s photographic negative effect and three-dimensional image, which no one has been able to replicate. This episode provides an insightful blend of faith, science, and history, pushing us to question the true identity of the man on the Shroud.