{"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":"Shroud Hidden in Scripture","slug":"shroud-hidden-in-scripture","published_at":"2026-04-08T17:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/backstory-on-the-shroud-of-turin-4820011/shroud-hidden-in-scripture","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/cc3260b7-738c-4f29-9671-5eda1375b383.mp3","summary":"In this episode of The Backstory on the Shroud of Turin, Guy Powell interviews researcher Larry Stalley. The discussion explores a powerful question. Is the Shroud of Turin hidden within the Bible? Stalley introduces the concept of the “discipline of the secret.” Early Christians protected sacred truths during persecution. This may explain why references to the Shroud appear veiled in Scripture. The episode dives into Old Testament typology. Stalley connects the Shroud to the Ark of the Covenant, manna, and priestly garments. These symbols reveal deeper meaning tied to Jesus Christ and the Resurrection. A major focus is tabernacle theology. The Shroud is presented as a “greater and more perfect tent.” This aligns with passages in Hebrews and offers new insight into the Resurrection narrative. The conversation also explores baptism and the Eucharist. These practices may reflect the transformation represented by the burial cloth. Baptism symbolizes death and rebirth. The Eucharist represents the body and blood of Christ. This episode blends theology, history, and faith. It challenges listeners to rethink the role of the Shroud of Turin. It also connects strongly with Guy Powell’s book, The Only Witness.","meta_description":"In this episode of The Backstory on the Shroud of Turin, Guy Powell interviews researcher Larry Stalley. The discussion explores a powerful question. Is t…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3832,"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/shroud-hidden-in-scripture/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/shroud-hidden-in-scripture.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}