{"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":"Suffering of the Lamb","slug":"suffering-of-the-lamb","published_at":"2026-05-11T17:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/backstory-on-the-shroud-of-turin-4820011/suffering-of-the-lamb","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/10303958-e533-430b-89a0-7db54702cf1f.mp3","summary":"In this episode of The Backstory on the Shroud of Turin , Guy Powell interviews authors Doug Raymer and Kenny Vernor about their powerful book, The Suffering of the Lamb . The conversation explores the suffering of Jesus Christ and the evidence connected to the Shroud of Turin. Kenny Vernor explains how Roman scourging methods align with the wounds visible on the Shroud. He also discusses hematidrosis, the rare medical condition associated with Jesus sweating blood in Gethsemane. Doug Raymer examines the spiritual meaning behind Christ’s suffering. He explains how the suffering of Jesus relates to sin, grief, redemption, and the Resurrection. The discussion also explores why crucifixion was chosen and why the suffering itself carries deep theological meaning. Additional topics include: • Roman scourging practices and the flagrum • Evidence from the Shroud of Turin • The emotional suffering of Jesus in Gethsemane • The meaning of Christ’s grief and sacrifice • The likely crucifixion date of April 3, 33 AD • Biblical prophecy and the Resurrection • Why suffering remains central to the Christian message This episode blends theology, history, medicine, and Shroud research into a compelling discussion about Jesus Christ and the Resurrection.","meta_description":"In this episode of The Backstory on the Shroud of Turin , Guy Powell interviews authors Doug Raymer and Kenny Vernor about their powerful book, The Suffer…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3058,"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/suffering-of-the-lamb/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/suffering-of-the-lamb.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}