Backstory on the Shroud of Turin

In this episode of The Backstory on the Shroud of Turin , host Guy R. Powell welcomes Alessandro Piana , one of Italy’s leading Shroud of Turin scholars. Together they investigate the mysterious “lost years” of the Shroud and expose recent media claims that question its authenticity. Piana critically examines the Archeometry article that suggested the Shroud was a medieval bas-relief creation, poi...

In this episode of The Backstory on the Shroud of Turin , host Guy R. Powell speaks with Finnish researcher Teemu Hartikainen , founder and president of the Finnish Sindonology Society. Hartikainen dives into one of the most debated documents in Shroud history: the 1389 memorandum by Bishop Pierre d’Arcis. Long cited as proof that the Shroud of Turin was a medieval forgery, Hartikainen explains wh...

In this episode of The Backstory on the Shroud of Turin, host Guy R. Powell speaks with Jim Bertrand—renowned Shroud evangelist, researcher, and speaker. Together, they unpack key highlights from the 2025 Shroud Conference in St. Louis, where leading international scholars gathered to present new findings. Jim shares the blessings of meeting experts, hearing powerful talks, and seeing fibers from...

In this episode of The Backstory on the Shroud of Turin , Guy R. Powell interviews lawyer and Shroud researcher William Red , who applies legal reasoning to the centuries-old mystery of the Shroud. William explains how courtroom standards reasonable suspicion, balance of probabilities, and beyond reasonable doubt can be applied to Shroud evidence. He demonstrates why the 1988 Carbon 14 dating, fla...

In this episode of The Backstory on the Shroud of Turin , Bob Bird, an expert on the Shroud and longtime researcher, discusses its historical significance. Bird explains how the Shroud may have been more than just a relic—it could have served as a powerful evangelistic tool for early Christians, aiding in spreading the message of Jesus' Resurrection. Bird recounts his first exposure to the Shroud,...

In this episode of The Backstory on the Shroud of Turin , host Guy Powell interviews Myra Kahn Adams, Executive Director of the National Shroud of Turin Exhibit and a featured speaker at the Shroud 2025 Conference. Myra traces her journey from a moving encounter with a crucifix modeled on the Shroud to seeing the actual cloth twice—in 2010 and 2015. She shares how her Jewish upbringing and later c...

In this episode of The Backstory on the Shroud of Turin , host Guy Powell interviews Janis Winchester—a longtime Shroud researcher, speaker, and member of the Shroud 2025 Conference committee. Janis shares how her initial curiosity transformed into a faith-deepening mission to understand the Shroud’s image, science, and message. Her exposure to top experts like Kevin Moran and Barry Schwortz and h...

What if science could support faith? In this gripping episode of The Backstory on the Shroud of Turin , host Guy R. Powell interviews Bob Rucker, a veteran nuclear engineer who has spent over a decade applying advanced scientific methods to the most studied relic in Christianity: the Shroud of Turin. Rucker presents a comprehensive radiation-based theory of image formation and carbon date discrepa...

·      What if a single piece of cloth could ignite boldness in your faith? In this episode of The Backstory on the Shroud of Turin , host Guy R. Powell interviews Jim Bertrand, an acclaimed speaker who has delivered over 350 presentations on the Shroud across 30 states. But Jim’s method is unique: he prays for each attendee for nine days before every talk. Jim explai...

In this episode of The Backstory on the Shroud of Turin , host Guy R. Powell welcomes Russ Breault, long-time Shroud of Turin researcher and speaker, to share his deep insights into the cloth known as the burial shroud of Jesus Christ. Russ introduces “Seven Secrets of the Sacred Shroud”—mysteries that are often glossed over in typical presentations. These include hidden Gospel allusions, the visu...

In this episode of The Backstory on the Shroud of Turin , host Guy Powell interviews retired Protestant pastor and researcher Larry Stalley. Together, they explore a lesser-known angle of Shroud studies: its potential biblical references. Larry believes that multiple authors of the New Testament—including Matthew, John, Paul, and the author of Hebrews—offer cryptic yet intentional clues about the...

In this captivating episode of The Backstory on the Shroud of Turin , host Guy R. Powell sits down with biblical scholar Larry Stalley to ask: Is the Shroud of Turin the mysterious “Sign of Jonah” that Jesus referenced in Matthew’s Gospel? Stalley introduces listeners to his fascinating research, outlined in his new book Divine Testimony for the Resurrection , and explores how cryptic references i...

In this episode of The Backstory on the Shroud of Turin , host Guy Powell speaks with veteran Shroud researcher and blogger Stephen Jones, who shares a powerful and controversial theory: that the Shroud’s infamous 1988 carbon dating may have been hacked. Jones proposes that Cold War actors, possibly the KGB, altered the data via manipulation of the computer systems controlling the dating process....

In this episode of The Backstory on the Shroud of Turin , Guy Powell interviews conference organizers Joe Marino and Cindy Sheltmire to preview the Shroud of Turin 2025 International Conference and Symposium , set for July 30–August 3, 2025 , in St. Louis, Missouri . Topics covered include: ·      Why now is the moment for renewed global interest in the Shroud of Turi...

In this episode of The Backstory on the Shroud of Turin , host Guy Powell interviews evangelical apologist and theologian Tom Dallis. The two dive deep into Jewish burial customs from the first century and how these practices offer compelling support for the authenticity of the Shroud of Turin. Dallis details how key figures like Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea honored Jesus Christ with kingly b...

In this Easter edition of The Backstory on the Shroud of Turin , host Guy Powell sits down with Pastor Matt Cason of Saint James United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, for a deep and heartfelt conversation on the meaning of Easter , the Resurrection , and the power of Jesus Christ’s love. The interview explores: Pastor Matt's personal calling into ministry and spiritual influences How Lent s...

In this powerful episode of The Backstory on the Shroud of Turin , author and host Guy R. Powell speaks with Sean Fitzgerald—a Catholic theologian, ministry leader, and seasoned Shroud researcher. Sean shares how the Shroud of Turin has become more than a relic; it's a vital tool for evangelization, especially among youth and parish communities. Sean delves into his early exposure to the Shroud, h...

In this riveting episode of The Backstory on the Shroud of Turin , host Guy Powell interviews veteran journalist and editor William West, author of Riddles of the Shroud and The Shroud Rises as the Carbon Date is Buried . William shares his decades-long journey investigating what he believes is the most profound mystery of all time: the Shroud of Turin. William takes us back to 1980 when he was fi...

In this episode of The Backstory on the Shroud of Turin , host Guy R. Powell interviews theologian and longtime Shroud researcher Alessandro Malantrucco. Alessandro shares his incredible story of following in the footsteps of his father, Dr. Luigi Malantrucco, a prominent radiologist who proposed that Jesus Christ died from hemopericardium—a rupture in the heart—visible through forensic evidence o...

Join Guy Powell as he interviews Pam McCue , a leading Shroud of Turin researcher, in this compelling discussion about the Shroud’s authenticity, scientific mysteries, and historical connections to Jesus Christ’s resurrection . Pam shares her personal journey, insights into the supernatural nature of the Shroud , and why modern science has struggled to explain its origins. In this episode, we cove...

In this episode, we sit down with Jim Bertrand, a Shroud of Turin researcher and educator, to explore some of the most intriguing topics surrounding this ancient and sacred artifact. With decades of experience and a passion for uncovering the mysteries of the Shroud, Jim provides an in-depth look at the science, history, and faith intertwined with this relic. Topics covered in this episode include...

In this insightful episode of "The Backstory on the Shroud of Turin," host Guy R. Powell engages in a compelling conversation with Robert A. Rucker, a distinguished nuclear engineer and dedicated Shroud researcher. With a Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Michigan and over 38 years of experience in the nuclear industry, Robert brings a unique scientific perspective to...

What's Your Backstory? In this episode of The Backstory on the Shroud of Turin, host Guy R. Powell engages in a compelling conversation with Paul Hanson, a digital artist and researcher renowned for his innovative work on the Shroud of Turin. Known on TikTok as @paulhansom, Paul has captivated audiences with his AI-enhanced visual interpretations of the Shroud, offering fresh perspectives on this...

In this episode, we're excited to welcome back Nora Creech, a long-time Shroud of Turin enthusiast who has been studying and researching the Shroud since the 1970s. Nora recently completed the first-ever postgraduate course in Shroud Studies offered in Rome, Italy (in English), making her one of the few with specialized academic training in this field. Join us as Nora shares her incredible journey...

We are excited to welcome back our frequent and beloved guest, Myra Adams, for another insightful episode! In this installment, Myra shares her experiences from the National Eucharistic Conference in Indianapolis, where 60,000 Catholics gathered for a powerful and spiritually enriching event. Myra was a key figure at the conference, hosting a remarkable exhibit that captivated many attendees. The...