{"podcast":{"title":"Backstory on the Shroud of Turin","slug":"backstory-on-the-shroud-of-turin-4820011","podcast_index_feed_id":4820011,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/backstory-on-the-shroud/","website_url":"https://guypowell.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/74166344-2e00-4336-85be-a053979628b8/F8pFA7bzFiMWowxk5FrXt8rs.jpg","author":"Guy R. Powell","episode_count":123,"summary":"Are you fascinated by the intersection of biblical archaeology and modern science? Step into a world where history and cutting-edge research converge in our podcast, focusing on the Shroud of Turin, one of the most important Christian relics. I'm Guy R. Powell, author of \"The Only Witness, a Christian Historical Fiction on the Shroud of Turin\" and I invite you to join me and top experts from around the world including researchers, scientists, historians, and believers, (sindonologists – those that study the Shroud), as we explore the Shroud of Turin from every angle. We’ll try to uncover the truth about the Shroud of Turin. Special topics include: • Carbon dating of the Shroud. • How Jesus’s burial cloth, aka, The Shroud of Turin, or the Holy Shroud is mentioned in the Gospels Past interviews include top Sindonologists, such as: • Barrie Schwortz • Russ Breault • Joe Marino • Giulio Fanti • And many others Top questions discussed: • What is a biblical scholar as it relates to the Shroud of Turin? • What is the Shroud of Turin? • What is radio-carbon dating? • Is the Shroud of Turin real of fake? • What is the history of the Shroud of Turin? • When will the Shroud of Turin be exhib…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-15T06:20:38.557233+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/backstory-on-the-shroud-of-turin-4820011"},"episode":{"title":"Biblical Shroud Answers","slug":"biblical-shroud-answers","published_at":"2026-07-06T17:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/backstory-on-the-shroud-of-turin-4820011/biblical-shroud-answers","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/backstory-on-the-shroud-of-turin-4820011","url":"https://guypowell.com/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f3f7f89c-d6fb-4a6e-9669-9a2c3750cf46.mp3","summary":"Can the Bible answer the questions that many Christians ask about the Shroud of Turin? In this episode of The Backstory on the Shroud of Turin, Guy Powell is joined by theologian and Christian apologist Tom Dallis for an in-depth discussion of twelve biblical objections that are frequently raised against the Shroud. Rather than dismissing these questions, Tom examines each one through the lens of Scripture, history, and first-century Jewish culture, offering thoughtful explanations that encourage listeners to explore the biblical evidence for themselves. The conversation covers the Gospel accounts of the burial of Jesus Christ, the meaning of the Greek words used to describe His burial cloths, Isaiah's prophecies, Jewish burial customs, Joseph of Arimathea's role, and the relationship between the Day of Atonement and the Resurrection. Tom also explains why understanding the historical and cultural context of Scripture is essential when evaluating claims about the Shroud. One of the episode's most compelling sections explores how the High Priest's linen garments described in the Old Testament may provide a remarkable theological parallel to the burial cloths found in Christ's empty tomb. Whether you are approaching the Shroud of Turin from the perspective of faith, biblical scholarship, or historical curiosity, this episode offers an engaging and balanced examination of some of the most frequently misunderstood passages in Scripture. It also expands on many of the themes found in Guy Powell's book, The Only Witness: A History of the Shroud of Turin, providing listeners with a deeper appreciation of how theology, history, and the Gospel accounts intersect.","meta_description":"Can the Bible answer the questions that many Christians ask about the Shroud of Turin? In this episode of The Backstory on the Shroud of Turin, Guy Powell…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3573,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/backstory-on-the-shroud-of-turin-4820011/episodes/biblical-shroud-answers/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/backstory-on-the-shroud-of-turin-4820011/biblical-shroud-answers.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}