{"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 Truth Revealed","slug":"shroud-truth-revealed","published_at":"2026-03-17T18:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/backstory-on-the-shroud-of-turin-4820011/shroud-truth-revealed","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/8f5d519d-bd29-4bd0-94fb-c777b5a9b01f.mp3","summary":"In this episode of The Backstory on the Shroud of Turin, Guy Powell interviews Duran Smith to explore some of the most common objections to the authenticity of the Shroud of Turin. The discussion begins with the widely accepted historical fact of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and then moves into claims that the Shroud was painted or forged during the Middle Ages. Duran explains that scientific studies have confirmed the absence of paint, pigments, or artistic materials on the cloth, showing instead that the image is formed by a microscopic chemical change on the linen fibers. The episode also highlights the unique three-dimensional properties of the Shroud, which allow for accurate human reconstruction when processed, something no traditional artwork can achieve. They discuss the pointillistic nature of the image, where shading is created through fiber density rather than color variation, further supporting the argument against artistic creation. Additionally, the conversation addresses a medieval letter often cited by skeptics as proof of forgery, revealing its lack of credibility and unanswered questions. This episode connects faith, science, and historical reasoning, offering insights that align with The Only Witness and its exploration of the Shroud of Turin. It challenges listeners to reconsider assumptions and examine the evidence surrounding the Resurrection of Jesus Christ with a more informed perspective.","meta_description":"In this episode of The Backstory on the Shroud of Turin, Guy Powell interviews Duran Smith to explore some of the most common objections to the authentici…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3602,"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-truth-revealed/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-truth-revealed.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}