The Burden of Proof

At some point in this investigation, the question changed.
It stopped being, is it real?
and started becoming, why do we see what we see?

Because when you talk to scientists, theologians, and historians — everyone studying this cloth — they all swear they’re looking at the same data.
But they’re not.
They’re looking through different lenses.

Bias is a strange thing.
It never feels like bias when it’s yours.
You think you’re following the facts, being objective, reasonable, open.
But it’s quieter than that.
It hides in what you choose to question, and what you don’t.

And when it comes to the Shroud of Turin, the biases aren’t subtle.
For some, it’s proof of the resurrection.
For others, it’s a medieval forgery; a reminder that faith can be fooled.
Both sides think they’re following the evidence.
Both can’t be right.

So in this episode, we’re not just testing the cloth.
We’re testing ourselves.
Because the truth isn’t just in the data... it’s in how we interpret it.

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FEATURED GUESTS

• Reverend Dr. Cris Rogers - Anglican Priest
• Dr. Giulio Fanti - Mechanical Engineer & Shroud Researcher specializing in forensic and scientific analysis of the Shroud of Turin
• Brian Mincher - Texas Trial Attorney & Legal Analyst

The Shroud is a production of Compel Studio. ​​Hosted by Lee Shelton. Produced by Lee Shelton and Kathleen Terrill.

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The Age of Almost Certainty

In 1988, three of the world’s most respected laboratories tested the Shroud of Turin, and the results shocked the world. “Medieval,” the scientists declared. Case closed.

But what if the story wasn’t that simple?

This episode revisits the most famous scientific test ever performed on a religious relic: the carbon dating of the Shroud of Turin. Through newly released data, hidden correspondence, and firsthand accounts, we uncover the human story behind the science. The pressure. The politics. The possibility that a single sample, cut from the wrong corner, changed history.

Featuring physicists, historians, and nuclear engineers, The Age of Almost Certainty examines how truth, belief, and human confidence collide inside a laboratory, and how a few centimeters of ancient linen still divide science and faith thirty-five years later.

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This series is made possible by our sponsor, GTI Tours. Learn more about experiencing the land of the Bible at gtitours.org/shroud.

For listeners of The Shroud, your trip comes with two exclusive gifts: Journey through Jerusalem, a nine-session teaching series exploring the city through history, archaeology, and Scripture; AND a private evening during your trip set aside just for The Shroud listeners - gathering with local guides over coffee or tea for conversations that bring the Bible to life.

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• Andrea Nicolotti - Professor of Christian history and relic studies
• Joe Marino – Sindonologist and author
• Russell Mozingo - Nuclear Engineer
• Tristan Casabianca - Historian & Shroud research scholar

The Shroud is a production of Compel Studio. ​​Hosted by Lee Shelton. Produced by Lee Shelton and Kathleen Terrill.

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BONUS: The Hunt for God’s Relics

In 1938, Adolf Hitler seized the legendary Spear of Destiny, a relic said to hold the power of Christ himself. But it was not the only sacred object he wanted. As Nazi forces swept across Europe, Vatican officials launched a secret mission to protect the Shroud of Turin from the Third Reich. In this bonus episode, Lee unravels the little-known story of how a handful of monks in a mountain monastery risked everything to keep one of Christianity’s most sacred relics out of Hitler’s grasp.

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This series is made possible by our sponsor, GTI Tours. Learn more about experiencing the land of the Bible at gtitours.org/shroud.

For listeners of The Shroud, your trip comes with two exclusive gifts: Journey through Jerusalem, a nine-session teaching series exploring the city through history, archaeology, and Scripture; AND a private evening during your trip set aside just for The Shroud listeners - gathering with local guides over coffee or tea for conversations that bring the Bible to life.

Go to gtitours.org/shroud and select “shroud” in the registration dropdown

HELP US OUT!
Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a review and rating. It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow. And, take a moment today to share this podcast on your social channels.

The Shroud is a production of Compel Studio. ​​Hosted by Lee Shelton. Produced by Lee Shelton and Kathleen Terrill.

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Special thanks also to Magic Mind. You can support the show and boost your focus by visiting magicmind.com/SFW976BV.

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