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Behind the Tour
by Behind The Tour - American Christian Tours®
Behind the Tour: Tour Guides Tell All—Behind the Tour takes you off the beaten path with fun conversations discussing America’s past through a Biblical Worldview to discover and uncover “hidden things of old.”
Episodes
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Episode 31 - Part 2: Stops along the Underground Railroad
EPISODE 31 – Part Two: Behind the Tour: Stops Along the Underground Railroad SUMMARY On this podcast – host Aaron Cronk and guest ACTS Education Program Leaders Krista Wenzel and Jay Proffitt pick up where they left off on the last episode of Behind the Tour (Episode 31 - Part 1) and continue...
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Episode 31 - Part 1: Stops Along the Underground Railroad
EPISODE 31 – Part One: Behind the Tour: Stops Along the Underground Railroad SUMMARY On this podcast – host Aaron Cronk and guest ACTS Education Program Leaders Krista Wenzel and Jay Proffitt join together to take you on a tour of stops along the Underground Railroad. This is Part One of a Two…
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Episode 30: Behind the Tour - California Here We Come
EPISODE 30: Behind the Tour – California, Here we Come! SUMMARY On this podcast, Host Aaron Cronk is joined by ACTS Education Program Leader (EPL), Teri VanKlaveren. Teri works primarily on our West Coast California and Arizona programs. They will discuss the fun and exciting ACTS California…
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Episode 29: Behind the Tour. The March: Civil War to Civil Rights
SUMMARY On this podcast – host Aaron Cronk and guest ACTS Education Program Leader Nolan Hargis take you behind their most recent tour – The March: From Civil War to Civil Rights. The discussion walks listeners through the American Christian Tours tour program that focuses on the struggle for…
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Episode 28: Behind the Tour - Christmas
SUMMARY Merry Christmas listeners! On this podcast – host Aaron Cronk and guest ACTS Education Program Leader Jay Proffitt join together to take you on Christmas-themed podcast. First the discussion focuses on some American historical events that happened on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. George...
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Episode 27: St. Augustine Florida
SUMMARY Down to Florida we go as Behind the Tour host Aaron Cronk meets up with ACTS Education Program Leaders (EPLs) Julie Groton and Lisa Strong and take a tour of historic St. Augustine – America’s Oldest City. Aaron starts off with a brief history of Florida – including the French attempting…
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Episode 26: Behind the Turkey: Happy Thanksgiving
SUMMARY Host Aaron Cronk is joined with ACTS® EPL Traci Gregory as they discuss the origins of the Thanksgiving holiday in America. The story begins with the Pilgrims coming over to Plymouth and their encounter with the very interesting person named Squanto. They discuss his life story, the...
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EPISODE 25: Behind the Tour – World War I Memorial – General John J. Pershing
SUMMARY This episode focused on the new National World War I Memorial located in downtown Washington, D.C. on Pennsylvania Avenue. An existing park – Pershing Park – with a statue of General John J. Pershing of World War I fame, was taken and repurposed as the new memorial. The statue of Pershing...
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Episode 24: Behind the Tour - ”A Plymouth Walking Tour”
SUMMARY On the last episode of Behind the Tour (Episode #23), we joined Dr. Marshall Foster for a short podcast recorded live at the National Monument to the Forefathers in Plymouth, Massachusetts. On this episode, host Aaron Cronk is joined by ACTS education program leader (EPL) Lisa Strong.…
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Episode 23: Behind the Tour: ”Plymouth 400”
EPISODE 23: Behind the Tour: "Plymouth 400" SUMMARY On this week's episode Behind the Tour, host Aaron Cronk connects live with Dr. Marshall Foster, founder of the World History Institute, onsite at a gathering at the Forefathers Monument in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Dr. Foster is in Plymouth...
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Episode 22: Behind the NEW Memorial
SUMMARY On this week's episode we go Behind the Tour and talk about a brand-new memorial in Washington, D.C. It is the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial in memory of President Eisenhower, our nation’s 34th President. Host Aaron Cronk is joined by ACTS Education Program Leader Traci Gregory to discuss...
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Episode 21: Behind the Tour - 9/11 Remembered: 20 Years Later
EPISODE 21: Behind the Tour 9/11 Remembered: 20 Years Later SUMMARY This week on Behind the Tour we remember a challenging day in American history. Twenty years ago, our nation was attacked in what we now know as 9/11. Saying those two numbers elicits a mental and emotional response in most adult...
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Episode 20: Behind the Tour - Season Two Begins!
SUMMARY During today’s episode, we go behind the scenes for a recap. Sabrina Carlson, President at American Christian Tours, joins host Aaron Cronk for a discussion the start of Behind the Tour Season Two. First they recap the past year and a half and how ACTS and the schools and organizers we…
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Episode 19: Behind the Tour Guide - Traci Gregory
In Episode #19 of Behind the Tour, we continue our journey of digging a little deeper into another one of the people that leads education program tours for American Christian Tours. We believe that each one of our EPLS was connected with ACTS for "Such a Time as This." We believe that God has…
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#18: Behind the Tour - Sight and Sound Theatres
Episode 18 of our Behind the Tour podcast takes us out into the rolling hills and farmlands of Lancaster County, known for its large Amish community. Here, ACTS podcast host Aaron Cronk sits down with Katie Miller, Communications Director for Sight & Sound Theatres - a theater “Where the Bible...
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#17: Behind the Tour: Museum of the Bible
In episode #17 of this Behind the Tour podcast, we head a few blocks south of the National Mall in the heart of Washington, D.C. to visit with Museum of the Bible. Host Aaron Cronk sits with Shannon Bennett, CMO for Museum of the Bible and takes our listeners on a quick journey of some of the...
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#16: Behind the Tour - The Ark Encounter
SUMMARY During today’s episode, we go behind the door of the Ark! Mr. Eddie Lutz, Senior Manager of Sales at the Ark Encounter and the Creation Museum, joins Aaron Cronk and Jay Proffitt for a discussion about this amazing full-sized replica of the biblical Ark built by Noah. Eddie shares with us...
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#15 Behind the Tour: Springtime in Washington, D.C.
SUMMARY Its Springtime and in Washington, D.C. as the Cherry Trees and the flowers are all in bloom the city celebrates new life. We begin with our segment on Colonial Colloquialisms exploring Red Letter Days and good old Yankee Doodle. We are joined by Julie Groton, ACTS EPL and discuss…
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#14: Behind the Tour: Plymouth Part II - The Forefathers Monument - with Dr. Marshall Foster
SUMMARY This week on Behind the Tour we meet again with special guest Dr. Marshall Foster (check out Behind the Tour – Episode #13.) Dr. Foster has been working with American Christian Tours for several decades teaching our staff as our Director of Christian Education and also heads the World...
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#13: Behind the Tour - Pilgrims and Plymouth with Dr. Marshall Foster, Part 1
On this week's episode we go Behind the Tour and talk about the Pilgrims and Plymouth with special guest Dr. Marshall Foster. Dr. Foster has been working with American Christian Tours for several decades teaching our staff as our Director of Christian Education. Dr. Foster also heads the World...
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Episode 12: "Behind the Training: Having challenging conversations - with Jason Jimenez""
On this week’s episode we are joined by bestselling author and national speaker Jason Jimenez. Jason is the founder and president of Stand Strong Ministries and a faculty member at Summit Ministries. He specializes in biblical worldview training, family ministry, and church leadership. Jason has...
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#11- Extended Edition of Behind the Tour Guide: Interview with Sohailah Stout
Episode #11 of Behind the Tour, continues our journey of digging a little deeper into another one of the people that leads education program tours for American Christian Tours. We believe that each one of our EPLS was connected with ACTS for "Such a Time as This." We believe that God has given…
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#10 - Extended Edition of Behind the Tour Guide: Interview with Randy Dickinson
Welcome to Episode #10 of Behind the Tour! This week's episode offers an extended edition of "Behind the Tour Guide" as we dig a little deeper into one of the people that leads education program tours for American Christian Tours. We are grateful for the staff and people that make up the ACTS…
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#9: Abolition
On this week’s episode we scratch the surface of the Abolition Movement spanning from the American Revolution through the Civil War. We highlight some of the motivations and catalysts for the cause -- from the Second Great Awakening to the House of Representatives -- as well as some conductors of...
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#8: Behind the Stone - Jefferson Memorial
On this week’s episode we take a look at the Thomas Jefferson Memorial in Washington, D.C. and dive into the man behind the 19’ bronze statue. We discuss the issue of slavery in his day and the many times he actually voiced opposition to it. The doors we peak behind are the National Archives…
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#7: Abraham Lincoln
On this week’s episode, we are tackling all kinds of topics from the history of the District of Columbia to the life and death of Abraham Lincoln and the symbolism of his memorial. Listen as we weave the story of a tall rail splitter with that of small New England author to encourage you to speak...
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#6: "Martin Luther King, Jr."
On this week’s episode, we are introducing a few new segments: Behind the Door, Carved in Stone, as well as the debut of “Cronk’s Corner.” Join us as we travel across America discussing the Ark Encounter, tour guide study habits, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, and as we talk about some of...
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#5: Behind the Quote: George Washington
Episode 5 ends our series on Behind the Quote starting off with our "C4" brew this week and a little horsing around. The Bill of Rights is the focus of Behind the Constitution. Behind the Tour Guide answers a question about unusual places. Then its "First in war, first in peace." and a discussion...
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#4: Behind the Quote: Patrick Henry
In our brew C4, organs are in the spotlight. We then go Behind the Constitution and talk about the founders who were not in favor of the Constitution. A new feature is introduced - "Question of the Week" and then we spend time going Behind the Quote with "Give me liberty or give me death." Our...
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#3: Behind the Quote: "A City on a Hill"
Episode 3 starts off with "C4" (Coffee Corner & Colonial Colloquialisms), and deals with types and cases. Behind the Constitution features a segment on the Mayflower Compact and the early Pilgrim's covenant. Behind the Quote highlights a quote from John Winthrop - "A City on a Hill" and leads us…
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#2: Behind the Quote: Benjamin Franklin
This episode's "Coffee Corner & Colonial Colloquialisms", our brew of colonial phrases and their origins, covers "the whole 9 yards." We talk about the Constitution - our nation's founding document, and discuss the Preamble. We continue our discussion focused on Benjamin Franklin and some of his...
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#1: Behind the Quote: Thomas Jefferson
This episode starts off with "Coffee Corner & Colonial Colloquialisms" a brew of colonial phrases and their origins. Then we go behind the Constitution and discuss our nation's founding document and discuss the concept of separation of church and state. Finally, a great story of courage and...
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Introduction and Preview
Welcome to our new podcast, Behind the Tour. Join professional tour guides behind the scenes as we unpack the history of amazing people, places, sites, and ideas that formed America. Discover stories of the mighty acts of God that bring deeper meaning to historical events. In this preview…
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Behind the Tour: Tour Guides Tell All—Behind the Tour takes you off the beaten path with fun conversations discussing America’s past through a Biblical Worldview to discover and uncover “hidden things of old.”
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