{"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":"The Shroud of Turin: Early Views","slug":"the-shroud-of-turin-early-views","published_at":"2026-03-31T18:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/backstory-on-the-shroud-of-turin-4820011/the-shroud-of-turin-early-views","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/48918f69-ef43-4837-858f-e2fee39aba8c.mp3","summary":"In this episode of The Backstory on the Shroud of Turin, Guy Powell interviews Larry Stalley, a biblical scholar and expert on the Shroud. Stalley discusses his book, The Veiled Witness, which explores how the first Christians viewed the Shroud of Turin. He dives into the concept of the \"discipline of the secret\" and its connection to early Christian practices and beliefs. Stalley also shares insights into the Shroud’s role as a sacred relic, its relationship to Old Testament artifacts like the Ark of the Covenant, and how it became a symbol of Christ’s high priesthood. Through the lens of biblical typology, Stalley argues that the Shroud served not just as a burial cloth but as a profound witness to Christ’s resurrection. This episode uncovers the theological and historical significance of the Shroud, offering listeners a deeper understanding of its place in early Christianity. Whether you are a believer or a skeptic, the Shroud’s role in the development of Christian thought is a captivating subject that bridges faith, history, and mystery.","meta_description":"In this episode of The Backstory on the Shroud of Turin, Guy Powell interviews Larry Stalley, a biblical scholar and expert on the Shroud. Stalley discuss…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3895,"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/the-shroud-of-turin-early-views/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/the-shroud-of-turin-early-views.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}