What happens when the Shroud of Turin becomes a tool for sharing the story of Jesus Christ?
In this special episode of The Backstory on the Shroud of Turin, Guy R. Powell shares his missionary journey to Bangladesh during an Othonia SAGE Group discussion.
Guy describes how a connection at a 2025 Shroud conference developed into an international Christian mission.
Working alongside Otangelo Grasso and local organizers, Guy helped train 210 house pastors across seven days. Together, these pastors represented approximately 2,000–3,000 believers.
Many participants came from Muslim backgrounds and faced significant challenges because of their Christian faith.
Through Bengali-language banners, Shroud replicas, and biblical teaching, Guy connected Old Testament prophecy with the Passion and Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
In this episode, discover:
✅ How a Shroud conference connection developed into a Bangladesh mission.
✅ Why 210 house pastors participated in the training.
✅ How Isaiah 53 connects with the Gospel accounts.
✅ How local volunteers and translators supported the presentations.
✅ Why religious persecution remains a concern for participating communities.
✅ How illustrated booklets could help pastors continue teaching.
✅ Why Guy believes the Shroud could inspire younger generations to rediscover Christianity.
The conversation also explores the importance of collaboration, prayer, and international Christian fellowship.
For Guy, the Shroud of Turin offers an opportunity to strengthen existing believers and introduce others to the Christian message.
His experience demonstrates how a single collaboration can grow into a meaningful international initiative.
About Guy R. Powell
Guy R. Powell is the author of The Only Witness: A History of the Shroud of Turin and host of The Backstory on the Shroud of Turin.
Learn more about Guy and his books:
https://guypowell.com
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Watch the full video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mra-G_Lu1KI