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 Turin.

· The evolution of non-destructive testing methods and what they could reveal.

· A spotlight on key speakers including Robert Rucker, Dr. Gilbert LaVoy, and Dr. Cheryl White.

· The public tracks and special exhibits—including the same one featured at the National Eucharistic Congress.

· The importance of the conference as a tribute to Barry Schwartz, one of the shroud’s greatest champions.

You’ll also learn how the Resurrection of Jesus Christ connects to the ongoing mystery and scientific intrigue surrounding the Shroud, making this event a once-in-a-generation opportunity to engage both faith and reason.

Whether you’re a scholar, skeptic, or spiritual seeker, this is your invitation to become part of the story.

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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 burial rites—including 75 pounds of burial spices and fine linen, exactly what we’d expect for a royal entombment.

But the discussion doesn’t stop at tradition. Dallis explores how modern science can further bolster the case for the Shroud, applying odds calculus and Bayesian probability. By combining over 30 lines of evidence—from forensic blood analysis to image formation science—Dallis concludes that the probability of forgery is so low it borders on the impossible.

You’ll also learn how the Shroud reflects not only the physical suffering of Jesus but also echoes the symbolic role of Christ as the High Priest in the Holy of Holies.

Whether you're grounded in faith or grounded in data, this episode challenges you to think deeper about the most famous burial cloth in history.

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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 shapes our understanding of the Resurrection
• Why the Resurrection is essential to the Christian faith
• How to share the Easter story with children
• The Shroud of Turin and its historical and spiritual relevance

Pastor Cason breaks down the Easter journey into three transformative stages: preparation, remembrance, and celebration. He also shares powerful insights about the first Easter celebration after Jesus’ death and how early Christians may have lived out their faith in secret, grounded in hope and awe at the Resurrection.

Whether you are a seasoned believer or new to the Christian faith, this episode offers wisdom, clarity, and encouragement for the Easter season.

Keywords: Shroud of Turin, Resurrection, Jesus Christ, The Only Witness, Easter, Christian Faith

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