Youth Group Chronicles

239: Chemical Warfare (John Scarborough & Dustin Coe) Jul 22, 2026

This week on the Youth Group Chronicles podcast, Sam is joined by John Scarborough and Dustin Coe for another round of unbelievable youth ministry stories, led by the unforgettable "The Text Offender." From a youth leader accidentally giving an entire amusement park full of students the wrong phone number, to a pastor whose sermon upload attracted all the wrong attention, to a camp game that ended in an unforgettable hair mishap, this episode is packed with moments that are equal parts hilarious, chaotic, and completely real. You'll also hear about a staged church arrest that terrified students, an altar call rescue gone very wrong, camp pranks that crossed every line, and plenty more stories that prove youth ministry is never boring.

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238: The Text Offender (Sha Racks & George Johnson) Jul 15, 2026

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Sam is joined by Sha Racks and George Johnson for an episode full of youth ministry moments that prove reality is stranger than fiction. The guys kick things off by revisiting the infamous Episode 225 story of the boy caught spying on kids changing in a cabin, leading into another unforgettable camp story featuring "The Text Offender," where a leader's phone falls into the wrong hands with consequences no one saw coming. Along the way they react to a camp leader whose bizarre behavior had a shocking explanation, a volunteer who accidentally said one of the worst possible things before youth group, an entire mission team overcome by paint fumes, a retreat that ended with an unexpected lawsuit, a mysterious late-night encounter in the woods, one of the strangest moments ever to happen during worship, and a camp prank that quickly got completely out of hand. It's another episode of unbelievable stories, hilarious reactions, and the kind of youth ministry chaos you couldn't make up if you tried.

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237: Forbidden Cheese (LIVE at Uproar Conference Maine 2026) Jul 08, 2026

Recorded live at Uproar Conference in Charleston, Maine, Sam is joined by Tim Stearns and Buddy Jenkins for an episode packed with unbelievable youth ministry stories. From the legendary tale of the "Forbidden Cheese" to a pastor whose sermon illustration goes horribly wrong, a camp game that takes gross to a whole new level, a youth group survival experiment that may have gone too far, and plenty more stories involving conferences, camps, road trips, and questionable leadership decisions, this live episode delivers nonstop laughs and unforgettable moments. If you've ever wondered how youth ministry can go from inspiring to absolute chaos in a matter of seconds, this episode is for you.

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236: The Crucifixions (John Scarborough & Dustin Coe) Jul 01, 2026

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This week, Sam is joined by John Scarborough and Dustin Coe for another round of unbelievable youth ministry stories. They kick things off with one of the wildest Easter production mishaps you'll ever hear, when an emotional crucifixion reenactment in front of thousands of students took a completely unexpected turn. Plus, there's the youth pastor who convinced an entire room they'd been exposed to a deadly amoeba, the breakfast apology involving a machete that left everyone speechless, a camper determined to escape with a homemade grappling hook, an awkward prayer request that no one saw coming, a Bible verse that perfectly matched one student's attitude, a camp moment that accidentally made Christianity look like a cult, a student with a bizarre popcorn seasoning obsession, and the small group discussion that somehow ended with the church being evacuated. As always, these stories prove that youth ministry is never boring.

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235: The Second Coming (Cory Asbury) Jun 24, 2026

This week on Youth Group Chronicles, Sam is joined by Cory Asbury for one of the wildest church stories we've ever heard—a late-night encounter involving a mysterious "Jesus dude" that had an entire church unsure of what was going to happen next. Along the way, you'll hear about a lock-in interrupted by an unexpected visitor wandering through the church, a middle schooler's fiery attempt at improving a Pop-Tart, a camp speaker whose illustration brought actual police officers to the scene, a sleepwalking student who created absolute chaos on retreat, a youth game that nearly ended in arrests, and several other stories that prove youth ministry is never boring. From hilarious misunderstandings to moments that left leaders questioning everything, this episode is packed with the kind of unforgettable stories only youth ministry can produce.

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234: Trippin’ and Strippin’ (Sha Racks & George Johnson) Jun 17, 2026

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This week on Youth Group Chronicles, Sam is joined by Sha Racks and George Johnson for an episode full of youth ministry chaos, questionable field trips, and moments that went sideways fast. The main story follows a youth group trip that became unforgettable when one student secretly made a dangerous decision in the city and things quickly spiraled back at the hotel. The episode also includes a trash pickup outreach that turned terrifying, an icebreaker that ended in instant regret, a church mascot incident that went way too far, a summer camp injury no one saw coming, a Christmas party quote with the worst possible timing, and a youth leader’s idea of a “fun” field trip that left the entire group traumatized.

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233: The Sacrificial Middle Schooler (John Scarborough & Dustin Coe) Jun 10, 2026

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This week on Youth Group Chronicles, Sam is joined by John Scarborough and Dustin Coe for a collection of stories that prove middle schoolers are capable of almost anything. From a bizarre camp “sacrifice” that somehow went unchecked, to a youth group prank that spiraled much further than intended, to a longboard disaster during worship and a retreat bathroom mistake no one can ever unhear, this episode is packed with the kind of chaos only student ministry can produce. If you've ever worked with teenagers, survived a youth retreat, or wondered how some students make it to adulthood, this episode is for you.

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232: Christian Red Flags & The Worst Church Traditions | After Hour Series (Cole Clark & Buddy Jenkins) Jun 06, 2026

In this After Hours episode, Sam hangs out with Buddy and Cole for a completely unfiltered conversation that somehow covers everything from wisdom teeth removals and past surgeries to hunting, sports, hobbies, and trying to hit your daily protein goals. The guys also debate Christian red flags, rank bands against bands, discuss the worst Christian traditions they’ve experienced, and chase plenty of random rabbit trails along the way. It’s the kind of conversation you’d have sitting around after an event with friends—part serious, part ridiculous, and all over the place in the best way possible.

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231: Tree Rizz (Buddy Jenkins & George Johnson) Jun 03, 2026

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This week, Sam is joined by Buddy and Geo for stories that somehow keep getting weirder. A youth pastor spends an entire night guarding a cabin only for one student to sneak out the second he leaves, a game of hide-and-seek at camp turns into a full-blown search operation, a church festival costume goes horribly wrong, and a student’s shocking confession years later completely changes a story everyone thought they knew. Plus, a worship service comes to a screeching halt, a youth leader accidentally gets the police involved, and one winter retreat prank explains why certain rules have to exist in the first place. If you've ever wondered how youth ministry stories keep topping themselves, this episode is a pretty good example.

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230: Four Lanes of Chaos (Cole Clark and John Cuomo) May 27, 2026

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Sam is joined by John Cuomo and Cole Clark for an episode full of stories that somehow keep escalating every few minutes. From a homemade mission trip trailer turning into an interstate disaster, to a youth group accidentally leaving a student alone in the woods at night, to a youth leader receiving a text that definitely wasn’t meant for him, this episode is complete chaos from start to finish. Plus, the guys react to a student bringing a gun to youth group, a brutally awkward eyepatch interaction, a mission trip hotel that should’ve been condemned, and several moments that left everyone involved questioning every decision that led them there…

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229: The Baptism Attack (Buddy Jenkins & George Johnson) May 20, 2026

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Sam is joined by Buddy Jenkins and George Johnson for an episode full of absolute youth ministry chaos, including the now-infamous “Baptism Attack” story where a late-night spontaneous lake baptism takes a completely unexpected turn. Along the way, the guys react to stories of a wedding sermon that ended with a dollhouse getting obliterated by a baseball bat, a youth pastor crashing a motorcycle onto the church stage, a donut game gone horribly wrong, and one camp prank that escalated way beyond what anyone expected. From awkward moments to unbelievable camp stories and near-disasters, this episode is nonstop proof that no one survives youth ministry with their dignity fully intact.

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228: The Urgent Prayer Request (Ruslan) May 13, 2026

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Cole Clark joins Sam Moss for a chaotic episode recorded four stories underground in a New York City greenroom with special guest Ruslan. From a camp prank involving a fake bear attack that sent students into full panic mode, to a youth pastor accidentally traumatizing an entire Christmas caroling group, to one student learning the hard way why hot pepper challenges come with very specific safety precautions… this episode somehow keeps getting worse in the best possible way. Plus, a sermon illustration goes horribly wrong, a leader accidentally creates the most uncomfortable parent meeting imaginable, and one camp director gets blindsided by a newlywed couple with very unexpected news…

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227: Response Rate: Zero (Cole Clark & John Cuomo) May 06, 2026

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This week, Sam is joined by Cole Clark and John Cuomo for an episode packed with the kind of youth group stories you truly couldn’t script—even if you tried. From a chaotic game of Mafia that takes an unexpected romantic turn, to a service moment that goes completely off the rails, the stories just keep escalating. There’s a well-meaning student sermon that derails an altar call, a camp tradition that comes back in the most unfortunate way, and a mission trip decision that would never fly today. Along the way, Cole shares a personal story about finances that hits a little too close to home, while John helps process the absurdity of it all. It’s equal parts hilarious, uncomfortable, and wildly unforgettable—basically everything you’d expect when youth ministry stories go off script.

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226: Gentle Parenting, Controversial Takes and Prison Debates | After Hours Series (Sha Racks, Ciara Moss & Cole Clark) May 02, 2026

In this After Hours bonus episode, Sam is joined by Sha, Ciara and Cole for a chaotic, hilarious, and surprisingly thoughtful conversation you didn’t know you needed. From bold personal hot takes to debating what actually counts as a “sheltered life,” nothing is off limits. The crew imagines future YGC guests, guesses what people would assume Sam went to jail for (it gets wild), and settles the ultimate nostalgia battle: Club Penguin vs. Webkinz. They also share their favorite piece of fan mail, drop their number one tip for starting a youth group, confess their weirdest favorite food combos, and dive into their honest thoughts on gentle parenting. It’s unfiltered, unpredictable, and packed with laughs from start to finish.

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225: Confirmation Received. (Buddy Jenkins & George Johnson) Apr 29, 2026

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This week on Youth Group Chronicles, Sam is joined by guests as they dive into a lineup of stories that escalate fast, starting with a church service moment that takes a turn no one saw coming and leaves the entire room in shock. From a windy roadside stop that goes horribly wrong, to a youth group game that gets a little too intense, to a camp mystery involving a hole in the cabin wall that people definitely shouldn’t have messed with, the chaos keeps stacking. Throw in an Easter production that doesn’t go according to plan, a live mic moment that should’ve stayed private, and a ski trip that puts everyone in an unexpectedly awkward situation, and this episode just keeps getting more unhinged by the minute…

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224: Aim for the Bushes (Cole Clark & John Cuomo) Apr 22, 2026

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This week on Youth Group Chronicles, Sam is joined by guests as they dive into a lineup of stories that spiral from awkward to completely unhinged, including one moment during a scavenger hunt that felt like a scene straight out of The Other Guys—until reality hit way harder than expected. From a youth group accidentally inserting themselves into a situation they absolutely didn’t understand, to a camp incident that led to a shocking discovery in a church parking lot, to a Navy listener having the worst possible public listening experience, the chaos doesn’t let up. Add in a student sermon that goes completely off the rails, a lock-in snack situation that turns your stomach, and a prank call that goes from funny to regrettable in seconds, and you’ve got an episode that keeps escalating in the best (and worst) ways…

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223: 4,000 Problems (John Scarborough & Mackenzie Smolin) Apr 15, 2026

This week, Sam is joined by John Scarborough and Mackenzie Smolin for an episode that spirals from chaotic camp pranks to stories that should’ve never made it past someone’s first idea, including one youth pastor who took revenge way too far and created a situation involving thousands of unexpected “guests” that no one in the cabin was prepared for… Along the way, a harmless flashlight game turns into full-blown survival mode, a summer prank instantly backfires in the worst possible way, a water park lunch decision leads to a moment of instant regret, and a late-night camp scare sends an entire group into panic over something that wasn’t what it seemed… It’s one of those episodes where every story somehow escalates past the last, and you realize way too late that it probably could’ve all been avoided…

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222: The Silent Struggle (Cole Clark and George Johnson) Apr 08, 2026

In this episode, Sam is joined by Cole Clark and George Johnson for a lineup of stories that somehow keep escalating in chaos, with one particularly heavy moment at the center that sets the tone for everything else. What starts with a seemingly harmless church event quickly spirals into a frozen disaster no one saw coming, while a youth trip fireworks show takes a turn that nearly ends in catastrophe. There’s a bizarre medical situation at camp that had been quietly building all week, a story of ignored warnings that leads to devastating consequences, and a chain of events involving food poisoning that somehow turns into one of the strangest moments ever witnessed in a chapel. Add in a hotel stay with unexpected dangers, a nursing home visit that takes an awkward turn, and a speaker who probably shouldn’t have been trusted with props, and you get an episode that swings from hilarious to unsettling without ever letting up…

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221: Questions, Games, and Open Mics | After Hours Series (Micah, Zay, Sha & Buddy) Apr 04, 2026

Sam jumps on a chaotic After Hours Zoom call with Micah, Zay, Buddy, Sha and a bunch of YGC fans where nothing is off limits—diving into behind-the-scenes moments from the podcast, how stories actually make the cut, ministry advice, and plenty of unfiltered fan interaction along the way. The crew swaps stories, reacts in real time, and leans into the kind of conversations that definitely wouldn’t make it to a normal episode, all while keeping the energy loose, unpredictable, and exactly what you’d expect from a late-night call with the YGC community…

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220: Too Close for Comfort (Sha Racks & Buddy Jenkins) Apr 01, 2026

In this episode, Sam is joined by Sha Racks and Buddy Jenkins as they dive into a lineup of stories that somehow keep getting more chaotic the closer they hit home—starting with a moment that gets way too close for comfort and only escalates from there. From a youth group garage sale quietly getting hijacked, to a church bus sending the wrong kind of message down the highway, to an altar call that turns unexpectedly awkward in front of a crowd, every story feels one step away from total disaster. Add in a freak accident that leads to serious consequences, a game night that takes a wild turn, and a camp tradition that spirals out of control, and you’ve got an episode packed with moments that leave everyone wondering how things went that far… and how they didn’t get worse.

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219: Chubby Hair (John Scarborough & Mackenzie Smolin) Mar 25, 2026

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Sam is joined by John Scarborough and Mackenzie Smolin for an episode that somehow keeps escalating, starting with a chaotic camp game that should have never existed and only gets worse the more you think about it… From a silent disco that completely backfires, to a cave tour that turns violent in total darkness, to a prayer night that accidentally destroys thousands of dollars worth of art, every story somehow tops the last. There’s also a painfully awkward small group moment that spirals out of control, a children’s pastor who says the absolute wrong thing at the worst possible time, and a late-night church gathering that crosses every possible line. Just when you think it can’t get more unhinged, it absolutely does…

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218: Tap to Pay (John Crist & Cole Clark) Mar 18, 2026

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Sam is joined by John Crist and Cole Clark for an episode that starts with a seemingly normal interaction that spirals into one of the most uncomfortable moments you could imagine—thanks to a “Tap to Pay” situation that goes completely off the rails. From there, the stories only get more chaotic: a youth leader’s hiding spot turns into a full-blown rescue mission, a harmless group text takes a wildly unexpected turn, and a van ride with a complete stranger leaves everyone questioning every decision that led them there. Add in a teaching illustration that gets way too real, a painfully awkward misunderstanding in front of an entire church, and a few moments that should’ve never required adult supervision, and you’ve got an episode that somehow keeps getting worse… and better… at the same time.

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217: The Closet Squatter (LIVE at Unleashed Conference 2026) Mar 11, 2026

Recorded live at the Unleashed Conference in California, Sam is joined on stage by Cole and Isaiah for a wild collection of youth group stories that somehow get more unbelievable with every minute. From a youth leader who tried to reward his students with pizza only to become the victim of their prank, to summer camp challenges that definitely should not have existed, the guys react to stories involving dangerous activities, questionable leadership decisions, and youth group games that went way too far. But the most unforgettable moment comes from a late-night lock-in game of sardines that leads one student to unknowingly share a dark closet with someone who absolutely wasn’t supposed to be there. It’s chaotic, hilarious, and the kind of live episode where the audience reactions make the stories even better.

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216: Arm Wrestling, Star Wars & Studio Secrets | After Hours Series (Sha Racks & Dustin Coe) Mar 07, 2026

In this laid-back After Hours bonus episode, Sam is joined by Sha and Dustin for a chaotic, hilarious deep dive into everything from our most expensive pieces of music gear to who would actually win in an arm-wrestling match (it gets competitive fast). We share our thoughts on the Olympics, Sam breaks down his homeschool curriculum, and we give a behind-the-scenes YGC studio gear reveal. Plus, we open some awesome YGC fan mail and tackle the debates that really matter—original trilogy or prequels in Star Wars? Star Wars showdown included. We also go head-to-head on The Lord of the Rings vs. The Chronicles of Narnia, settle the breakfast-lunch-or-dinner debate, and reveal our favorite pizza picks. It’s unfiltered, off-the-cuff, and packed with laughs from start to finish.

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215: The Tap Heard ’Round the Room (Cole Clark & George Johnson) Mar 04, 2026

This week, Sam is joined by Cole Clark and George Johnson to relive “The Tap Heard ’Round the Room,” a youth group lock-in moment that started with an innocent game of sardines in the dark and turned into a hilariously unforgettable misunderstanding that no one in that room could un-hear. From there, the episode dives into a lineup of youth ministry chaos: a high schooler collapsing during a full-speed inner tube showdown at camp, a student confidently walking into the wrong house (and straight into a stranger’s living room), a sixth grader who took hide-and-seek a little too seriously, and a neighborhood game that escalated far beyond pretend cops and robbers. Add in an accidentally forwarded “news” link to an entire church staff and a parking lot showdown between a furious mom and a youth pastor, and you’ve got an episode packed with the kind of absurd, high-stakes stories only youth ministry can produce—equal parts cringey, chaotic, and unbelievably funny.

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214: Lost in Translation (Sha Racks & Buddy Jenkins) Feb 25, 2026

This week on Youth Group Chronicles, Sam is joined by Sha Racks and Buddy Jenkins for an episode that spirals from awkward to unhinged in record time. What starts as a simple mission trip translation swap slowly unravels into a situation no one saw coming, forcing leaders to make a decision that could’ve had serious consequences at the border. From a construction zone accident that goes horribly wrong, to a worship hype moment that absolutely should’ve been rephrased, to a trench coat mystery that keeps everyone on edge, the chaos just keeps stacking up. There’s a lost child wandering out of the woods, a cabin prank that backfires in the worst possible way, and a camp lesson involving Icy Hot that no one will ever forget. It’s damage control, secondhand embarrassment, and questionable leadership decisions all packed into one episode…

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213: Closet Stimulation (John Scarborough & Mackenzie Smolin) Feb 17, 2026

This week on Youth Group Chronicles, Sam is joined by John Scarborough and Mackenzie Smolin for an episode that somehow escalates from mildly awkward to completely unhinged in record time. A concerned mom follows suspicious laughter into an upstairs closet and discovers four boys conducting what might be the strangest science experiment youth group has ever seen. Elsewhere, a simple baptism mix-up turns into an accidental worship service scandal, a new women’s Bible study launches with an unfortunate acronym, and a well-intentioned wake-up prank goes horribly wrong. There’s also a prayer that almost took a very dark turn in front of an ambulance, a youth pastor forced into an unforgettable burial decision, a summer camp outbreak so intense it shut everything down, and a worship leader whose stage move ended in the ER. It’s chaotic, uncomfortable, and exactly the kind of stories you only hear after youth group ends…

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212: The Summer Camp Hostage (Cole Clark & George Johnson) Feb 11, 2026

Sam is joined by Cole Clark and George Johnson for an episode that spirals straight into summer-camp chaos, led by a story that starts with a leader walking into a cabin to solve a problem and immediately realizing he has become the problem. From there, things only get wilder—near-disasters at the pool, well-meaning Bible knowledge shouted at the worst possible moment, a youth trip that goes sideways after midnight, a fishing lesson that turns into a biological hazard, and a sermon illustration that somehow ends with flashing lights and very real consequences. It’s a nonstop run of camp legends, bad decisions, and moments that felt funny later… but absolutely did not in the moment.

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211: Rizz, Rap, and Random Phone Calls | After Hours Series (Sha Racks & Dustin Coe) Feb 07, 2026

This After Hours bonus episode gets unhinged in the best way as Sam hangs with Sha and Dustin for a wide-ranging, no-rules conversation that somehow covers everything from Lord of the Rings vs. Star Wars debates to ranking the height and weight of podcast guests. Things take a turn when Taylor Ransom gets pulled into the chaos to settle whether blowing a shofar actually boosts your rizz, Dustin attempts rapping for the very first time, and the group dives into how you really know what your calling is. Add in a surprise phone call from YGC chaplain Tim Stearns, a breakdown of which YGC guests secretly serve on worship teams and what instruments they play, and a walk down memory lane with some all-time favorite YGC stories, and you’ve got a classic After Hours episode that spirals quickly and never recovers…

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210: Oh Snap (Sha Racks & Buddy Jenkins) Feb 04, 2026

Sam is joined by Sha Racks and Buddy Jenkins for an episode that somehow keeps escalating. The centerpiece story sets the tone as a simple youth group moment turns into a split-second decision with consequences no one saw coming, and it only spirals from there. Along the way, the crew works through stories involving a late-night lock-in gone horribly wrong, a prank with catastrophic timing, wildlife encounters that end in ER visits, camp mornings that take an immediate medical turn, mission trip chaos, and the kind of sleepwalking that makes leaders question reality. Every story feels harmless right up until it absolutely isn’t, making this one of those episodes where you’re constantly bracing for what’s about to go wrong next.

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209: The Altar Call No One Answered (Isaiah Smallwood & Dustin Coe) Jan 28, 2026

This week on Youth Group Chronicles, Sam is joined by Isaiah Smallwood and Dustin Coe for an episode stacked with awkward moments, secondhand embarrassment, and stories that spiral fast. The centerpiece of the episode is a baffling altar call that goes completely sideways when no one responds, setting the tone for a run of youth group chaos that includes an innocent laugh at the worst possible moment, a prayer time that takes an unexpected turn, a camp injury that happens in a split second, and several moments that leaders definitely weren’t trained for. From church events gone wrong to ministry situations that leave everyone frozen, this episode is a reminder that youth group rarely goes according to plan…

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208: Forbidden Serving (Sha Racks & John Scarborough) Jan 21, 2026

Sam is joined by Sha Racks and John Scarborough for an episode that quickly descends into chaos, led by the infamous Forbidden Serving story—a well-intentioned act of “helping” that becomes deeply uncomfortable for everyone watching and perfectly sets the tone for the episode. From summer camps gone horribly wrong and youth group games that should’ve been stopped immediately, to moments where leaders say the absolute worst possible thing at the worst possible time, this episode is packed with stories that live in the gray area between good intentions and terrible outcomes. Add in public embarrassments, injuries that escalated fast, and situations where no one quite knew how to intervene until it was far too late, and you get an episode that proves youth group logic makes sense to absolutely no one once you say it out loud.

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207: Welcome to 'Nam (Isaiah Smallwood & Dustin Coe) Jan 14, 2026

Sam is joined by Isaiah Smallwood and Dustin Coe for an episode that spirals fast, led by the unforgettable Welcome to ’Nam story—a youth group game that goes from harmless fun to full-blown chaos in seconds and sets the tone for everything that follows. From Easter services that go wildly off-script, to camp rules that suddenly make terrifying sense, to leadership moments where one wrong move changes everything, this episode is stacked with stories that feel fake until you remember they happened at church. Add in youth group videos that take an unexpected turn, late-night camp searches that raise more questions than answers, and moments that left entire rooms stunned into silence, and you’ve got an episode that perfectly captures why no one ever believes youth group stories… until they hear them all back-to-back.

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206: The Hungry Water Slide (LIVE at Calvary AOG 2025) Jan 07, 2026

This week, Sam is joined by Cole Clark and Isaiah Smallwood for a live episode filmed at Who Told You at Calvary Assembly of God in Demotte, Indiana, and it’s exactly as chaotic as you’d expect. The night is anchored by the unforgettable story of The Hungry Water Slide, where a routine youth camp activity takes a sudden, horrifying turn, setting the tone for an episode packed with near-misses, questionable decisions, and moments that probably should’ve ended someone’s youth ministry career. From youth events that go wildly off the rails, pranks with unintended consequences, and camp traditions that spiral out of control, to live-broadcast disasters and split-second decisions that still haunt leaders years later, this episode is a rapid-fire reminder of why youth group stories are never normal. Nothing is exaggerated, nothing is safe, and somehow everyone survived… mostly.

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205: Sam Exposed... Again? | After Hours Series (Ciara Moss & Cole Clark) Jan 05, 2026

This After Hours bonus episode gets loose as Sam hangs out with Ciara and Cole for a wide-ranging, completely unfiltered conversation that somehow covers everything from personal weaknesses and settling long-running arguments to favorite movies, shows, and whether TV or films are superior. Along the way, we dive into homeschool lore, establish the pecking order in the Moss house, reveal middle names, talk dream travel destinations, break down our favorite sports to watch on TV, and spiral into plenty of side tangents that make After Hours what it is… and much more.

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204: The Mismatched Socks (Sha Racks & John Scarborough) Dec 31, 2025

This week on Youth Group Chronicles, Sam is joined by Sha Racks and John Scarborough for an episode built around one painfully awkward youth group moment that spirals way faster than anyone expects, all sparked by a harmless comment about mismatched socks that goes very, very wrong. From there, the stories only escalate—camp chaos fueled by a misunderstood bottle of “relieving powder,” pranks that cross every possible line, games that reveal way too much about a student’s imagination, well-meaning leaders accidentally shouting the wrong acronym across campus, and multiple moments that end in emergency rooms instead of evening devotions. It’s a mix of secondhand embarrassment, bad decisions, and youth ministry trauma that proves once again that no matter how innocent it starts, youth group always finds a way to take a turn…

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203: The Youth Group Stowaway (Isaiah Smallwood & Dustin Coe) Dec 24, 2025

This Christmas Eve episode of Youth Group Chronicles brings Isaiah Smallwood and Dustin Coe back with Sam for a lineup that somehow keeps getting worse the longer it goes, led by a youth trip stowaway story that spirals into full chaos before anyone realizes what’s happening. Along the way, things take a turn through painfully mistimed encouragement, prophetic words that land very differently than intended, youth group anatomy confusion, a camp lifeguard moment that no one involved will ever forget, a bonfire conversation that permanently scars everyone listening, a church camp demonstration gone violently wrong, a skit night reveal that can’t be unseen, an unexpected animal presence during youth service, a ladder illustration that goes off-script, and a retreat weekend that feels unsettling in hindsight. It’s one of those episodes where every story feels impossible, but unfortunately very real…

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202: A Ruff Night in the Church Van (Sha Racks & John Scarborough) Dec 17, 2025

This week on Youth Group Chronicles, Sam is joined by Sha Racks and John Scarborough for an episode packed with stories that spiral fast and never quite recover. From a late-night drive in a church van that turns into an unforgettable moral dilemma, to youth group trips that make the news for all the wrong reasons, to public moments so uncomfortable they permanently alter walking routes, this episode is a steady descent into chaos. Add in festival security gone wrong, devotion times that take a hard left, camp rules that fail spectacularly, and one Easter service no one will ever forget, and you’ve got an hour of stories that feel illegal to admit out loud—but somehow still happened…

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201: High-Speed Dating (Ross Johnston & Cole Clark) Dec 10, 2025

Sam is joined by Ross Johnston and Cole Clark for an episode packed with youth-group chaos, questionable leadership decisions, and one high-speed love story that absolutely steals the show. From a late-night ride in Costa Rica that turns out to be much sketchier than anyone realized, to a campfire stunt that sends a show-off straight to the ER, to a leader who may or may not have facilitated some highway flirting, the disasters only escalate. Sam relives becoming that intern who roasted the wrong students, a nursing-home visit that turned into a full-blown sprint-for-your-life moment, and a camp prize that pushed one teenager’s heart rate into uncharted territory. Toss in Ross’s satanist saga and a missing kid secretly living at church, and this episode proves—yet again—that youth ministry might be the most unpredictable job on earth.

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200: Signed, Sealed… Sent to Voicemail | After Hours Series (Cole Clark & Buddy Jenkins) Dec 06, 2025

In this 200th-episode After Hours celebration, Sam kicks back with Buddy Jenkins and Cole Clark as they call youth pastors nominated by their own students for some chaotic teenage-slang trivia, tear into a mountain of fan-submitted mail ranging from heartfelt letters to mystery packages, and spend the rest of the night hanging out on livestream—reacting, riffing, and answering comments with the folks who got them to milestone 200 in the first place.

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199: Mannequin Hunting (Buddy Jenkins & John Scarborough) Dec 03, 2025

Sam is joined by Buddy Jenkins and John Scarborough for an episode loaded with unhinged youth ministry chaos—headlined by the story of a group of teens who were convinced they’d discovered a discarded mall mannequin deep in the woods, only to learn it was something far more real. From camp relay games gone horribly wrong, to sermons that nosedived at the worst possible moments, to a prayer circle where the only thing holier than the moment was the uncomfortable amount of hand-kissing involved, this one is stacked with stories you’ll wish you weren’t imagining. If you’ve ever worked with students, buckle up—this episode proves that even the most normal youth group day can turn into a legend…

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198: Coffin Up a Sermon (Cole Clark & Mackenzie Smolin) Nov 26, 2025

Sam is joined by Cole Clark and Mackenzie Smolin for an episode packed with the kind of chaos only youth ministry can produce. From a pastor’s bold coffin sermon illustration that went wildly off-script, to a campfire testimony that sparked an extremely awkward misunderstanding, to indoor obstacle courses involving electric fencing, ATV mishaps, late-night cabin nightmares, and a youth trip moment that left a leader questioning life itself—these stories escalate fast and leave you wondering how any of us survived youth group at all…

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197: “WHERE. IS. SHE.” (Buddy Jenkins & John Scarborough) Nov 18, 2025

This week, Sam is joined by Buddy Jenkins and John Scarborough for one of the wildest mixes of youth group chaos yet. Things kick off with a counselor at camp whose nighttime “episodes” turn an entire cabin into a horror scene, setting the tone for an episode packed with unbelievable moments—from students making questionable decisions with their parents’ grooming tools, to lock-in games that take a terrifying turn in the dark, to towel-war battles gone horribly wrong, to disappearing campers, farm-camp surprises, and even a post-trip revelation no youth pastor ever wants to hear. Buckle up—this one escalates fast, and nothing is what you think it’s going to be…

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196: The Pregnancy Prophecy (Cole Clark & Mackenzie Smolin) Nov 12, 2025

Sam is joined by Cole Clark and Mackenzie Smolin for a lineup of youth group chaos you won’t believe. From a well-intentioned prayer moment that goes wildly off the rails, to breakdance team disasters, hacked church announcement screens, and the most questionable camp experiences ever, this episode proves that ministry moments don’t always go as planned. Get ready for accidental injuries, cringe-inducing misunderstandings, and stories that will make you grateful these things didn’t happen at your church.

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195: Halloween, Haircuts & Hot Takes | After Hours Series (Cole Clark & Buddy Jenkins) Nov 07, 2025

In this After Hours bonus episode, Sam is joined by Buddy Jenkins and Cole Clark for a chaotic mix of stories, opinions, and questionable life confessions. From Halloween memories and the wildest things they’ve seen in church, to debating unbelievers, dissecting homeschool culture (including peak homeschool moments and prom takes), and roasting each other’s hair phases, nothing is off-limits. They dive into hunting trip mishaps, argue about when Christmas lights should legally go up, reveal their favorite music artists and cafeteria foods, and even weigh in on Phillip Anthony Mitchell. It’s unfiltered, unplanned, and way too honest—just how After Hours should be.

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194: Welcome to the Splash Zone (Buddy Jenkins & John Scarborough) Nov 05, 2025

This week on Youth Group Chronicles, Sam is joined by Buddy Jenkins and John Scarborough for a lineup of stories that prove youth ministry is never predictable. From a late-night “attempted kidnapping” that spiraled into a full parent meltdown, to a mysterious intruder shoving students awake in the middle of the night, to a kid secretly producing an entire army of paper cut-out gingerbread criminals, things escalate fast. Sam also hears a story about a pastor’s parent meeting that goes wildly off the rails, a prayer moment that takes an extremely unfortunate turn, and a youth leader whose attempt to maintain order crosses a few too many lines. But nothing tops the chaotic moment that turns an innocent youth event into a full-blown splash zone—courtesy of one fearless middle schooler. Tune in and prepare to be concerned for humanity.

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193: Wet Buns (Cole Clark & Mackenzie Smolin) Oct 29, 2025

This week, Sam is joined by Cole Clark and Mackenzie Smolin for an episode that might just make your skin crawl. It all kicks off with a story about a bizarre youth group mystery involving a messy bun trend gone terribly wrong. From there, things spiral into fake healings, awkward baptisms, unexpected medical bills, and one seriously painful water activity gone sideways. Camp chaos, church cringe, and jaw-dropping moments—this episode has it all.

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192: "Who's a Good Girl?" (Cole Clark & John Scarborough) Oct 22, 2025

This week on Youth Group Chronicles, Sam is joined by Cole Clark and John Scarborough for one of the most unforgettable house gatherings ever—let’s just say a tiny dog completely stole the show. From there, things only get wilder with stories of shocking camp confessions, an accidental “art project” that left a permanent mark on the church floor, and a movie night no one will ever unsee. It’s chaotic, it’s unhinged, and it’s exactly why we love youth group stories.

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191: The Mysterious VHS Tape (Cole Clark & Mo Best) Oct 15, 2025

This week on Youth Group Chronicles, Sam is joined by Cole Clark and Mo Best for a wild lineup of stories that’ll make your jaw drop. From a youth trip that took a seriously creepy turn when a mysterious VHS tape was discovered, to camp chaos involving an unfortunate bathroom incident, and even a ski trip stunt that went horribly wrong, these stories are the kind you can’t make up. Add in a few truly bizarre moments from youth events, and this episode is one you won’t forget.

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190: Sam Moss Tell All | After Hours Series (Ciara Moss & Cole Clark) Oct 11, 2025

In this After Hours episode, Sam sits down with Cole Clark and his wife, Ciara Moss, for a hilarious and surprisingly personal deep dive into life before Youth Group Chronicles. The crew talks about Sam’s early years running professional live audio, the mysterious secret YouTube channel he once ran, and the story behind Sam and Ciara’s very first kiss. Ciara shares her honest first impression of Sam, Cole admits why he somehow has a key to the nursing mother’s room at church, and everyone weighs in on the early days of CCM, Sam and Ciara’s honeymoon adventures, and their unfiltered thoughts on raw milk.

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189: The Youth Group Furry... (Sha Racks & Buddy Jenkins) Oct 08, 2025

This week on Youth Group Chronicles, Sam is joined by Sha Racks and Buddy Jenkins for one of the wildest episodes yet. From a VBS volunteer who fully embraced her “animal side” in the most unsettling ways, to a late-night lock-in game that ended with a dramatic twist, these stories prove youth ministry is anything but predictable. You’ll hear about chaotic camp accidents, wildly inappropriate misunderstandings, and one discovery in a church building that no one was prepared for. Buckle up—this episode is packed with the kind of moments you truly have to hear to believe...

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188: Forbidden Herbs (Cole Clark & John Scarborough) Oct 01, 2025

On this episode of Youth Group Chronicles, Sam is joined by Cole Clark and John Scarborough for another round of jaw-dropping youth ministry chaos. From a mission trip deep in the jungles of Ecuador that served up a “thank you gift” no one saw coming, to group chats gone wildly wrong, broken bones with bizarre explanations, and one unforgettable dirt bike stunt inside a church, this episode is packed with stories that’ll leave you laughing, cringing, and questioning everything you thought you knew about youth group…

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187: The Day Public Confession Died (Cole Clark & Mo Best) Sep 24, 2025

Sam is joined by Mo Best and Cole Clark for an unforgettable episode filled with jaw-dropping youth ministry stories. From a camp tradition that took a shocking turn and ended for good, to wild mishaps involving late-night pizza runs, dangerous games, and even some highly questionable student behavior, this episode captures the chaos, unpredictability, and dark humor that only youth group life can deliver.

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186: AXE: Not-So-Full Body Spray (Sha Racks & Buddy Jenkins) Sep 17, 2025

Sam is joined by Sha Racks and Buddy Jenkins for an episode packed with the kind of wild youth group stories you won’t forget. From a camp prank gone horribly wrong involving body spray to awkward moments during a police officer’s presentation and even a questionable new relationship for a youth pastor, this episode delivers laughs, shock, and the kind of chaos only youth ministry can produce.

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185: YGC Hot Takes | After Hours Series (Jon Rush & Cole Clark) Sep 13, 2025

In this After Hours bonus episode, Sam is joined by Cole Clark and Jon Rush for a laid-back but lively conversation that covers everything from debating favorite airlines and best travel stays to comparing sermon prep routines. The trio dives into their go-to movies and shows, eras of history they’d want to experience, and even their top picks for video games, Marvel movies, political positions, and favorite food types, making for a fun mix of laughs, hot takes, and unexpected insights.

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184: Precision Airstrike Incoming (Cole Clark & John Scarborough) Sep 10, 2025

In this episode of Youth Group Chronicles, Sam is joined by Cole Clark and John Scarborough for a wild ride through some of the most unbelievable youth ministry moments yet. From a high-stakes camp showdown that ended in a precision “airstrike,” to a purity talk that went completely off the rails, to unexpected chaos at retreats, bathrooms, and bonfires, these stories prove once again that youth group is never boring. Buckle up—this episode is packed with moments you won’t see coming.

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183: Mid-Prayer Snack (Cole Clark & Mo Best) Sep 03, 2025

In this episode of Youth Group Chronicles, Sam is joined by Mo Best and Cole Clark for another round of wild youth ministry stories. From a mid-prayer moment gone horribly wrong, to a student who walked away unfazed after a knife attack, to discovering a camp bunkmate’s disturbing “list,” the chaos doesn’t stop. Add in a car wash stunt gone off the rails, a retreat talk with an unforgettable slip-up, and a youth pastor who accidentally triggered a police incident, and you’ve got an episode packed with the kind of unbelievable stories only youth group can deliver.

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182: Tickle Sesh (Sha Racks & Buddy Jenkins) Aug 27, 2025

In this episode of Youth Group Chronicles, Sam is joined by Sha and Buddy to react to some of the wildest youth group stories yet. From a late-night encounter that turned disturbingly awkward, to camp pranks gone way too far, to worship mishaps that left entire crowds stunned, the chaos never stops. You’ll also hear about sledding gone wrong, unforgettable injuries, and even a youth leader with a surprising double life. This one is packed with moments that will leave you shaking your head and laughing out loud.

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181: Window Pain (Keenan Clark & Logan Sears) Aug 20, 2025

Keenan Clark and Logan Sears join Sam for a wild lineup of youth group chaos, kicking things off with a camp story that will make you wince every time you walk past a window. From there, the guys swap tales about dangerous prize giveaways, missing kids at massive conferences, volunteers with shocking secrets, and injuries that should’ve never happened on a church trip. This episode is packed with unbelievable moments you’ll have to hear to believe…

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180: The Hungry Grandma (Live at Uproar Conference NY 2025) Aug 13, 2025

Sam is joined by Cole Clark and Sha Racks for a chaotic collection of youth group stories that will make you question every decision ever made in student ministry. From a girl turning a Chick-fil-A lunch into a full-on pepper spray evacuation, to a Christian club icebreaker that accidentally landed a student in the ER, to a nursing home visit that took a disturbingly sharp turn, the chaos doesn’t stop there—add in mission trip bathroom emergencies, mystery ingredients in gross game challenges, and a bowling trip gone terribly wrong, and you’ve got one unforgettable episode.

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179: Royal Rangers Unite | After Hours Series (Taylor Ransom & Cole Clark) Aug 09, 2025

In this After Hours bonus episode, Sam sits down with Taylor Ransom and Cole Clark for a late-night deep dive into everything from favorite books and Bible verses to go-to drinks and childhood denominations. Things get real crunchy as they swap thoughts on clean living, swap wild conspiracy theories, and even brainstorm survival plans for a Russian invasion. It’s an unfiltered, hilarious, and oddly insightful conversation you won’t want to miss.

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178: Stay Strapped or Get Clapped (Jon Rush & Buddy Jenkins) Aug 06, 2025

On this episode of Youth Group Chronicles, Sam is joined by Jon Rush and Buddy Jenkins for a chaotic lineup of stories that include a youth trip gone off the rails, an outreach skit that left someone hospitalized, and a worship night wardrobe malfunction no one will ever forget. But nothing tops the infamous "Stay Strapped or Get Clapped" moment—a story that somehow combines a hand gun, a special needs student, and a whole lot of questions…

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177: World's Worst Foosball Injury...? (Taylor Ransom & Isaiah Smallwood) Jul 30, 2025

Taylor Ransom and Isaiah Smallwood are back in the studio with Sam for a wild ride through some of the most insane youth group stories yet. From a foosball table injury that sent a student to the ER in the worst way imaginable, to a middle schooler questioning whether his nether regions were dislocated, this episode doesn’t hold back. You'll also hear about a youth leader who accidentally sparked a police chase, a church choir compliment that went way too far, and a bathroom mystery that turned into a steamy nightmare. This one’s packed with chaos, confusion, and the kind of stories you’ll be glad didn’t happen to you.

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176: Extra Virgin... Communion? (Taylor Ransom & Jon Rush) Jul 23, 2025

Taylor Ransom and Jon Rush join Sam on this episode of Youth Group Chronicles, where things get out of hand fast—from a youth pastor who left communion in the wrong hands, to a well-intentioned sermon that ended with a live choke-out on stage. You'll hear how one prank turned into lasting trauma, a Bible lesson almost caused a panic, and a youth group accidentally found themselves at a very questionable dinner stop. Buckle up—these stories are unhinged.

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175: Summer Camp Hang Man? (Live at COH Youth Camp 2025) Jul 16, 2025

Live from Community of Hope Youth Camp in West Palm Beach, Florida, Sam is joined by returning guests Isaiah Smallwood and Cole Clark for a chaotic round of real-life youth group stories. In this special episode, they react to a summer camp tradition gone horribly wrong when a late-night prank with a giant bell turns into a full-blown medical emergency. From a camper whose nipple gets split open by a towel, to a counselor who unknowingly bakes a used bandaid into dinner rolls, to a girl who ends up covered in spiders, this episode is packed with all the wild unpredictability that makes summer camp unforgettable.

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174: American Airlines Did Cole Dirty... | After Hours Series (Cole Clark & Isaiah Smallwood) Jul 12, 2025

In this Youth Group Chronicles: After Hours bonus episode, Cole and Isaiah are back for another unfiltered hangout. We dive into Cole’s meltdown over American Airlines making him miss a live show, share some behind-the-scenes moments from our recent events, and interact with the live chat in real time. It’s a laid-back, off-the-cuff conversation full of laughs, rants, and the kind of chaos you’ve come to expect from After Hours.

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173: The Faithful Carpet Cleaner (Tim Stearns & Buddy Jenkins) Jul 08, 2025

In this episode of Youth Group Chronicles, Sam is joined by Buddy Jenkins and Tim Stearns for another round of outrageous youth ministry stories. From a student’s unsanitary commitment to cleaning up spilled water, to a sleepwalking spaghetti fanatic, to a delivery gone terribly wrong, things get weirder by the minute. And just when you think it can’t get any worse, a prank goes sideways, a choir lands in a federal prison, and a lamb's fate sends campers into emotional chaos. Buckle up—this one’s wild.

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172: Fire Soccer (Live at Uproar Conference Maine 2025) Jul 02, 2025

In this wild live episode of Youth Group Chronicles from Uproar Conference in Charleston, Maine, Sam is joined by Tim Stearns and Sha Racks for one of the most chaotic collections of stories yet. From a flaming game of Fire Soccer that went way too far, to a youth group accidentally triggering a kidnapping scare, and even a snack mishap that turned stomachs, this episode is packed with mayhem, misjudgments, and a whole lot of regret.

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171: Summer Camp Birth (Mindy Spencer & Mackenzie Smolin) Jun 25, 2025

This week on Youth Group Chronicles, Sam is joined by Mindy Spencer and Mackenzie Smolin for an episode packed with chaotic camp stories, painful pranks, and one unforgettable emergency. From a suspicious box behind a country church to an all-out prank war gone terribly wrong, things escalate quickly—but nothing tops the wild events surrounding a mysterious scream in the middle of the night at summer camp. You’ll laugh, cringe, and maybe even flinch as the trio reacts to some of the most outrageous youth group moments yet.

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170: Mid-Worship Hang Out (John Scarborough & Isaiah Smallwood) Jun 18, 2025

In this episode of Youth Group Chronicles, Sam is joined by John Scarborough and Isaiah Smallwood as they react to some truly outrageous youth ministry moments—including a mid-worship interruption that left the entire room stunned. From an intern's awkward encounter at a girls’ small group to a student’s bold million-dollar mistake, things only get wilder as the stories unfold. And just when you think it can’t get any worse, camp gets invaded, a vasectomy gets tested, and a worship leader has a wardrobe malfunction in front of 160 middle schoolers…

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169: Zay Crash Out? | After Hours Series (Isaiah Smallwood & Cole Clark) Jun 14, 2025

It’s another After Hours episode featuring special guests, Cole and Zay—and this one goes off the rails. From rapid fire questions and chaotic chat interactions to hot takes on the Catholic Church, food obsessions, and the music industry, nothing is off-limits. Zay even crashes mid-show. Buckle up.

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168: Forbidden Ice Cream (Cole Clark & Sha Racks) Jun 11, 2025

On this episode of Youth Group Chronicles, Sam is joined by Cole Clark and Sha Racks for a wild ride through some of the most uncomfortable, chaotic, and downright bizarre moments in youth ministry. From a disturbing snack suggestion at a girls’ life group to a bathroom mix-up that left a leader hiding in shame, these stories don’t hold back. Whether it’s a group’s questionable attempt at jellyfish first aid, a forgotten youth pastor lost in the mountains, or a deeply unfortunate choice of toothbrush water, you’ll be cringing, laughing, and questioning everything. But nothing tops the tale of a youth group bonding experience that involved… forbidden ice cream.

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167: Escaping from Mexico (Tim Stearns & Buddy Jenkins) Jun 04, 2025

Tim Stearns and Buddy Jenkins are back in the studio with Sam for a chaotic collection of youth group fails, featuring one of the most absurd food-related moments the show has ever seen. From a well-intentioned breakfast gone horribly wrong to an unexpected “rescue” at the U.S. border, this episode also includes a traumatized pig, a Christmas carol catastrophe, a poorly timed splinter extraction, and a camp prank that went way too far…

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166: The Duct Tape Nightmare (Mindy Spencer & Mackenzie Coe) May 28, 2025

This week on Youth Group Chronicles, Sam is joined by Mackenzie Smolin and Mindy Spencer as they react to some truly chaotic youth ministry moments. Things kick off with a duct tape game that spirals into full-on disaster, followed by a Nyquil-fueled retreat meltdown, a camp tarp mystery no one wants solved, and a concession stand accident that shut down an entire booth. Throw in a bathtub surprise, an unfortunate sermon slip, and a texting mix-up that went very wrong—and you've got an episode you won’t forget.

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165: Ham Stamping Debacle (Isaiah Smallwood & John Scarborough) May 21, 2025

In this episode of Youth Group Chronicles, Sam is joined by John Scarborough and Isaiah Smallwood for a chaotic lineup of youth ministry stories that’ll leave you stunned. From a camp prank gone horribly wrong involving green paint and a shattered window, to a youth pastor who made a shocking mid-conference life decision, this one’s packed with twists. But the story that truly steals the show? Let’s just say it involves bare cheeks, a broken window, and a whole lot of regret. Buckle up for one of the wildest rides yet.

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164: Cloudy with a Chance of Roaches (Live at Orange Conference 2025) May 14, 2025

Live at Orange Conference 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia, Sam is joined by Cole Clark and Isaiah Smallwood for one of the wildest episodes yet. From a youth group game gone wrong that ends in a medical emergency to an uninvited guest crashing a lock-in, these stories escalate fast. But nothing tops what happened during a mission trip when over 80 students found themselves under attack in the middle of the night by something out of a horror movie.

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163: Cole’s Close Call… | After Hours Series (Cole Clark & Tim Stearns) May 10, 2025

In this bonus After Hours episode, Sam is joined by Cole Clark and Tim Stearns to unpack one of the wildest travel moments they’ve experienced together—straight out of the Atlanta airport on the way home from the Orange Conference. What started as a routine terminal switch turned into chaos in a matter of seconds, and let’s just say, Cole’s backpack almost didn’t survive.

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162: Forbidden Meat Slicer (Cole Clark & Sha Racks) May 07, 2025

On this episode of Youth Group Chronicles, Sam is joined by returning guests Cole Clark and Sha Clayborn to react to some of the most bizarre youth group moments yet. From a kid who ended up with a painful injury after a very unfortunate run-in with a urinal, to a mission trip snack that may have altered the course of a relationship forever, things quickly spiral out of control. You’ll also hear stories of awkward fan encounters, a game that went way too far, and a prank that nearly led a youth pastor to draw a weapon. Buckle up—this one’s wild.

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161: The Al-Queda Alarm (Tim Stearns & Buddy Jenkins) Apr 30, 2025

This week, Tim Stearns and Buddy Jenkins are back in the studio for a wild mix of stories including a youth pastor whose joke during a message went horribly wrong, a parent meeting that ended in disaster, a hide-and-seek game that turned into a real-life robbery, and a camp moment so awkward it left a leader speechless. Plus, you’ll hear what happened when a student face-planted into a table mid-game, a gift idea that triggered legal trouble, and why one youth group had to drive home with cardboard for a van window…

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160: I'm Dreaming of a Whitie-Tightie Christmas... (Mindy Spencer & Mackenzie Smolin) Apr 23, 2025

In this episode Sam Moss sits down with Mackenzie and Mindy Spencer to unpack another week of youth‑ministry madness. First, you’ll hear how an eleven‑year‑old camper’s midnight snack binge ends in half a gallon of vomit flooding two counselors’ beds (and everything they owned). Then stick around for preacher who drops Grandma because he’s chasing a fallen mic stand, an eight‑year‑old calmly asking classmates to pray for his cow’s tragic “accident,” and a Christmas caroling detour that lands the whole van staring at a homeowner in his underwear. Strap in—it’s another unforgettable ride on Youth Group Chronicles!

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159: The Special Milkshake (Isaiah Smallwood & John Scarborough) Apr 16, 2025

In this wild installment, host Sam Moss is joined by guests Isaiah Smallwood and John Scarborough as they dive into a story that takes the humble milkshake to outrageous new heights. Forget your everyday treat—this isn’t about dessert, it’s about a mishap so bizarre it left everyone in shock. Sam, Isaiah, and John break down every twist of an incident that turned a regular youth group hangout into a chaotic, laugh-out-loud moment, filled with unexpected reactions and all the unscripted banter you’ve come to love from YGC. Get ready for a no-holds-barred look at one of youth ministry’s most unforgettable moments, as these three recount the tale with trademark humor and unfiltered style. Tune in and experience the unpredictable, hilarious ride that is Youth Group Chronicles!

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158: RIP Coco Bean | After Hours Series (Cole Clark & Buddy Jenkins) Apr 12, 2025

Join host Sam Moss with special guests Cole Clark and Buddy Jenkins for an all-new bonus episode of Youth Group Chronicles where the rules are off and the conversation goes live! In “RIP Coco Bean | After Hours Series,” the trio gets real as they field questions from the live chat, share hilarious and hard-hitting stories, and answer your burning questions in an unfiltered Q&A session. Sam candidly recounts the unforgettable—and heartbreaking—tale of how he accidentally ran over a child's dog, Coco Bean, while Cole and Buddy add their own wild twists from the youth ministry grind. This bonus episode is a raw, behind-the-scenes look at what happens after the regular show ends, blending genuine emotions with off-the-cuff humor. Tune in for an episode that’s as candid and unpredictable as it is unforgettable.

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157: CPAP Disaster (Cole Clark & Sha Racks) Apr 09, 2025

Cole Clark and Sha Racks (Sha Clayborn) are in the studio this week to react to some seriously wild youth group moments—including a bedtime meltdown that nearly shut down an entire camp. From two students stuck under a honeymoon bed, to a harness malfunction that turned a prize game into a near-death experience, these stories are unreal. Plus, someone accidentally prays for supernatural boners in front of the whole youth group... yeah, it’s one of those episodes.

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156: Werewolves Are REAL (Chris Durso & Tim Stearns) Apr 02, 2025

Join host Sam Moss alongside special guests Tim Stearns and Chris Durso for a wild ride into the unpredictable world of youth ministry! In this explosive episode, the stories fly fast—from a heart-wrenching camp sign-up prank that ends in a tragic pet loss (when a prayer for a solution takes an unexpected turn), to a hilarious VBS moment where a missing hand sparks disbelief. You’ll also hear about a chaotic worship night that ends in unexpected projectile vomiting, a mall challenge that takes a dangerous twist, and a bizarre camp experiment involving an apple launcher that literally ends with a cow’s untimely demise. With questions that challenge you to remember your wildest youth group days and moments that leave you questioning everything, Episode 156 is a rollercoaster of emotions, laughs, and jaw-dropping mishaps that prove truth really is stranger than fiction.

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155: The Mysterious Handcuffs... (John Crist & Cole Clark - PART 2) Mar 26, 2025

Comedian John Crist is back for Part 2 and things only get crazier! Ever wonder how a simple youth group game could escalate into a full-blown mystery? In this episode, we unravel the bizarre tale of the mysterious handcuffs—a story involving an unexpected set of restraints, a very confused youth leader, and a situation that no one knew how to explain. But there's more. Buckle up—this one gets wild! Join Sam Moss, John Crist, and Cole Clark on this episode of Youth Group Chronicles.

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154: Slappin' Cheeks? (John Crist & Cole Clark - PART 1) Mar 19, 2025

Comedian John Crist and Cole Clark join the show for one of the most laugh-out-loud episodes yet! Things take a bizarre turn when a youth pastor’s attempt at motivational discipline goes horribly wrong—resulting in an unforgettable cheek-slapping incident that no one saw coming. But that’s just the beginning! From over-the-top pranks to camp chaos, John and Cole react to some of the wildest youth group stories submitted by listeners. Tune in for Part 1 of this hilarious episode—you won’t believe what happens next!

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153: The Yawning Demon (Isaiah Smallwood & Cole Clark) Mar 12, 2025

A counselor jokingly said that yawning during prayer meant you were demon-possessed. One girl didn’t get the joke—panic set in, and it took six hours to calm her down. Join Sam, Isaiah, and Cole on this episode of Youth Group Chronicles for more outrageous youth group stories!

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152: The Bloody Creek (Isaiah Smallwood & Sha Racks) Mar 05, 2025

A game of glow-in-the-dark tag in the woods took a terrifying turn when students unknowingly sprinted off a 10-foot drop into a creek. The result? A pile of campers, covered in blood and confusion. Join Sam, Isaiah, and Sha on this episode of Youth Group Chronicles for more insane youth group stories!

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151: The Hourly Pee Alarm (Isaiah Smallwood & Tim Stearns) Feb 26, 2025

A camp counselor was tasked with waking a kid every hour to pee, but on the last night, exhaustion won. The result? A soaked bed—and a poor camper below caught in the crossfire. Join Sam, Isaiah, and Tim on this episode of Youth Group Chronicles for more wild youth group stories!

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150: The Bizarre Door Knockers (Chad Spencer & Mindy Spencer) Feb 19, 2025

What started as an innocent prank took a shocking turn when someone kept sending Jehovah’s Witnesses to his youth pastor’s door—just for laughs. But after a few visits, the pastor started taking their message seriously. Then, one night, he dropped a bombshell at youth group… he was stepping down to follow a new calling—as a Jehovah’s Witness. Join Sam, Chad, and Mindy on this episode of Youth Group Chronicles for more unbelievable youth group stories!

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149: The Foot Sucker (Isaiah Smallwood & Cole Clark) Feb 12, 2025

On a mission trip, one student climbed into bed only to realize a homeschooled kid had his foot… in his mouth. Join Sam, Isaiah, and Cole on this episode of Youth Group Chronicles for more outrageous youth group stories.

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148: The "Special" Prom (Isaiah Smallwood & Sha Racks) Feb 05, 2025

A youth group’s special needs prom took a wild turn when one girl grabbed the DJ’s mic, shouted "“Turn this F-ing bleep up!” and attempted a stage dive—only to hit the floor when no one caught her. Join Sam, Isaiah, and Sha on this episode of Youth Group Chronicles for more crazy youth group stories.

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147: The Mysterious Tent Fire (Isaiah Smallwood & Tim Stearns) Jan 29, 2025

This episode of Youth Group Chronicles might have one of the wildest stories yet. A youth pastor "accidentally" set a student's tent on fire. Join Sam, Isaiah, and Tim on this special episode of Youth Group Chronicles.

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146: The Sanctuary Defecator (Chad Spencer & Mindy Spencer) Jan 22, 2025

We start this episode with one of the most wild stories in YGC history. A boy went number 2 in the back of the sanctuary under one of the chairs. Join Chad, Mindy, and Sam on an interesting episode of Youth Group Chronicles.

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145: The Wheelchair Disaster (Isaiah Smallwood & Cole Clark) Jan 15, 2025

One youth group went to a nursing home to watch a church service on TV. One person was pushing a wheelchair and noticed it wasn't moving... Come to find out he had ripped out a poor woman's catheter. Join Sam, Isaiah, and Cole on this episode of Youth Group Chronicles to hear some more wild stories.

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144: The Hit and Run (Isaiah Smallwood & Sha Racks) Jan 08, 2025

In this episode of Youth Group Chronicles, the squad learned if you are running late to youth camp, don't hit a pedestrian with the church van. Join Isaiah, Sha, and Sam on the second episode of 2025.

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143: The Home Invasion (Chris Estrada & Cole Clark - PART 2) Jan 01, 2025

During this special New Year episode of Youth Group Chronicles join Chris, Cole, and Sam as they tell and listen to some crazy stories. During one episode, a man accidentally pointed a gun at a teenager. The teenager then took the gun. Find out how this story unfolds in this episode of YGC.

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142: "I'll Be Home for Christmas..." (Chris Estrada & Cole Clark - PART 1) Dec 25, 2024

During this episode of Youth Group Chronicles, our guests learned to use wisdom when choosing songs to sing during prison ministry. For instance, you should not "I'll be home for Christmas" because it may result in all of the prisoners crying. Join Chris, Cole, and Sam for this Christmas episode of Youth Group Chronicles.

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141: The Plague of Darkness (Isaiah Smallwood & Tim Stearns) Dec 18, 2024

Have you ever had a mix-up of words? One youth pastor made a mistake while describing the plague of darkness. On this week's episode of Youth Group Chronicles, join Sam, Isaiah, and Tim for a hilarious episode.

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140: The Roman Candle War (Chad Spencer & Mindy Spencer) Dec 11, 2024

Join host Sam Moss and his special guests Mindy Spencer and Chad Spencer for a trip back to some of the most jaw-dropping youth group moments! In this action-packed episode, stories range from epic pranks gone wrong to hilariously awkward moments that will leave you cringing and laughing in equal measure. Hear about students causing chaos in a school office, a youth leader getting covered in rancid, smelly rubber ducks, and the unforgettable battle of fireworks that left a girl with a shocking injury. Plus, there’s more wild stories—from embarrassing intimate mishaps to sleepwalkers bringing haunting chaos to a youth retreat. Don't miss out on this rollercoaster ride through unforgettable and outrageous youth group stories that prove life in youth ministry is never dull! --- Let me know if you'd like any adjustments!

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139: The Missing Bus Driver (LIVE at Saturate Youth Conference 2024) Dec 04, 2024

On this episode of Youth Group Chronicles we were live in Rochester, NY at Saturate Youth Conference. One of the stories was wild! The bus driver for the youth group was on the run from the police for murder... WILD! Join Sam, Isaiah, and Cole for this special episode of Youth Group Chronicles.

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138: Peeing in the Dark (Mindy Spencer & Mason Rios) Nov 27, 2024

At camp, a couple of students learned the danger of peeing in the dark simultaneously. One boy missed a tree and soaked his friend in his pee... from head to toe. Join Sam, Mindy, and Mason on this week's episode of Youth Group Chronicles.

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137: The Runaway Student (Cole Clark & Buddy Jenkins) Nov 20, 2024

One youth pastor learned the importance of not believing everything a teenager says. A teenager claimed to be kicked out of his house and the youth pastor offered the student a hotel room. The teenager bought $300 worth of adult movies in this hotel room... On the church credit card... and there almost was a kidnapping charge, Find out what else happened on this episode of Youth Group Chronicles with Sam, Cole, and Buddy.

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136: Youth Group Fight Club (Isaiah Smallwood & Dustin Coe) Nov 13, 2024

At a youth camp, a fight night got out of hand when a skilled street fighter was challenged by a newcomer with special needs, leading to a shocking accident. In this episode, we tell the story of how a night of fun turned serious, leaving everyone to think twice about where to draw the line. Join Sam, Isaiah, and Dustin as we dive into this week's episode of Youth Group Chronicles.

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135: The Homeless Man Visit (Mindy Spencer & Mason Rios) Nov 06, 2024

On this episode of Youth Group Chronicles, join Sam, Mindy, and Mason as they recount a youth lock-in gone wrong. At 2 a.m., a naked homeless man wandered into the building, right in front of the entire youth group. The youth pastor quickly tried to intervene, but the man struck him. A brave youth leader jumped in to help, tackling the intruder, who even tried to bite him in the struggle. Tune in to find out how this wild night unfolded and more!

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134: The Fake Funeral (Cole Clark & Buddy Jenkins) Oct 30, 2024

This week on Youth Group Chronicles, some students decided to surround a picture of their youth pastor with candles and flowers. One of the students posted the photo on social media with the verse 2 Timothy 4:7... the church received multiple phone calls that week from people sending their condolences. Find out what else happened on this episode of Youth Group Chronicles with Sam, Cole, and Buddy.

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133: "Are You Here for the Spice?" (Isaiah Smallwood & Dustin Coe) Oct 23, 2024

On this episode of Youth Group Chronicles, one youth leader walked around a gas station with four young girls to bless people by paying for their gas. The first one went great, but the second one didn't go so well. The youth leader and the girls walked up to a drug deal. Talk about awkward... If you want to laugh, you don't want to miss this episode of YGC with Sam, Isaiah, and Dustin.

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132: The Awkward Bathroom Break (Mason Rios & Mindy Spencer) Oct 16, 2024

Youth trips are wild! One time, on a trip, there was a boy's room and a girl's room. Everyone was in the girl's room hanging out, so one leader went to the boy's room to go to the bathroom... but the youth pastor and his wife came into the room and started kissing while the leader was in the bathroom. Find out what happens on this episode of Youth Group Chronicles with Sam, Mason, and Mindy.

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131: The Missing Cash (Cole Clark & Buddy Jenkins) Oct 09, 2024

One youth pastor was taking his students to church camp. Upon arriving at camp, the pastor realized he left his money bag a few miles down the road. The pastor hopped in the van and drove to get the bag. Fortunately, he got the money bag. Unfortunately, the pastor heard a voice from the top of the van say, "Pastor, can I ride inside the van?". For more crazy stories, tune into this weeks episode of Youth Group Chronicles with Sam, Cole, and Buddy.

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130: The Warm Bottle of Milk (Isaiah Smallwood & Dustin Coe) Oct 02, 2024

During a ring toss game at a church festival, a student landed a ring on a baby bottle full of milk and was dared to chug it, thinking it was just baby formula mixed by the pastor. After downing the entire bottle, chaos ensued when they discovered it was breast milk that had been left out in the sun for hours. Tune into this episode of Youth Group Chronicles with Sam, Zay, and Dustin.

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129: The Toilet Paper Auction (LIVE at Uproar Conference NY 2024) Sep 25, 2024

During this episode of Youth Group Chronicles, Sam and the team are live in Horseheads, NY. One cook at a camp decided to cook the food with laxatives and remove all of the toilet paper from the bathrooms across the camp. He proceeded to host a fundraiser for missions work from the roof of the building by auctioning off toilet paper. Tune into this episode with Sam, Cole, and Buddy live at Uproar Conference New York to hear more crazy stories like this one.

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128: The Tea Chugging Challenge (Isaiah Smallwood & Tim Stearns) Sep 18, 2024

On this episode of Youth Group Chronicles, something quite unexpected happened. Pastor Tim took on a gallon tea chugging challenge. Find out if he throws up in this episode with Sam, Isaiah, and Tim.

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127: The Life Changing Zoom Call (Micah Costa & Sha Racks) Sep 11, 2024

2020 was a wild time. On a youth Zoom call, one youth group student set up his camera on the bathroom counter with a perfect view of him peeing at the whole group. After this occurrence, this student did not return to the youth group ever again. On this hilarious episode of Youth Group Chronicles, you can hear some more wild stories like this one with Sam, Micah, and Sha.

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126: The Human Popsicle (Isaiah Smallwood & Micah Costa) Sep 04, 2024

During this episode, there is a crazy story of a youth leader who ended up looking like he was a human popsicle with a giant splinter up his butt... Find out what happens on this episode of Youth Group Chronicles with Sam, Isaiah, and Micah.

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125: The Mysterious White Powder (Isaiah Smallwood & Tim Stearns) Aug 28, 2024

Imagine going to church the morning after a youth hangout and finding it closed with yellow crime scene tape. With investigators walking around in hazardous material suits because of a mysterious white powder that was found over the ground. Find out what happened on this episode of Youth Group Chronicles with Sam, Isaiah, and Tim.

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124: The Energy Drink Overdose (Micah Costa & Sha Racks) Aug 21, 2024

On this episode of Youth Group Chronicles Sam, Micah, and Sha learned it is not a good idea to chug an energy drink in 30 seconds. One leader practically overdosed on caffeine and then passed out. He woke up about 20 times and did some crazy things, but has no memory of what he did. Find out what happened in this episode of Youth Group Chronicles,

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123: The Stray High-Five (Isaiah Smallwood & Micah Costa) Aug 14, 2024

On this episode of Youth Group Chronicles a student attempted to high-five a female leader, but the student missed her hand. The student ended up with his hand sitting on her breast... Find out how this ended on this episode with Sam, Isaiah, and Micah.

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122: The Rogue Prayer (Isaiah Smallwood & Tim Stearns) Aug 07, 2024

Have you ever run out of things to pray? One youth pastor did this as he was praying for different students. He started praying against sin in a student's life before an entire congregation. Turns out the student was not in sin and he made up the whole prayer. Find out what happened to this youth pastor's job on this episode of Youth Group Chronicles with Sam, Isaiah, and Tim.

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121: Forbidden Water... (Micah Costa & Sha Racks) Jul 31, 2024

On this week of Youth Group Chronicles, a student used bad water to brush his teeth. After this occurrence, the student was super sick and had to ride a plane the next day. He went on the plane and after a nap opened his eyes to find the two rows in front and behind him completely cleared. Find out what happened on this episode of Youth Group Chronicles with Sam, Micah, and Sha.

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120: Animal Sacrifices at Youth Camp...? (Isaiah Smallwood & Micah Costa) Jul 24, 2024

In this episode, one youth camp director learned not to allow people to serve at youth camp who he doesn't know well. A lady new to the his church offered to serve at a youth camp. Throughout the week strange comments arose left and right about her. The pinnacle moment occurred when a girl said she did not feel safe around the lady and she had planned to take students into the woods to offer animal sacrifices to other gods. Turns out the woman was a witch. Find out how the camp took care of this scenario on this episode of Youth Group Chronicles with Sam, Isaiah, and Micah.

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119: The Electrocution Game (LIVE at Uproar Conference Maine 2024) Jul 17, 2024

One youth leader walked into a room and saw about ten boys standing in a circle playing a game. As the youth leader observed, all the boys held hands and the boy at the end held a live electrical wire in his hand... Wild. Find out what happens on this live episode of Youth Group Chronicles during the Uproar Conference Maine with Sam, Zay, and Cole.

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118: Bullets in the Fire (Mason Rios & Jah Bell) Jul 10, 2024

Imagine enjoying a nice bonfire with your youth group and your youth pastor. When suddenly... BOOM! There is an explosion. One of the youth girls is bleeding from the arm and there is a bullet on the ground. Find out what happens in this episode of Youth Group Chronicles with Mason, Jah, and Sam.

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117: "He Touched Me Outside..." (Isaiah Smallwood & Antonio Sanchez) Jul 03, 2024

Have you ever had a student say something crazy...? How about having a student yell something false in front of the entire church congregation? One youth pastor had a student yell "he touched me outside" on his first day at the church. Find out what happens on this episode of Youth Group Chronicles with Zay, Antonio, and Sam.

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116: The Rogue Taser (Cole Clark & Buddy Jenkins) Jun 26, 2024

Ever been in a situation where you let your intrusive thoughts win? That's exactly what a youth pastor did mid-sermon when a student piped up and said there's no way a taser would hurt him. It doesn't take much imagination to figure out what happens next... Join Sam, Buddy and Cole in the studio for another fun episode reacting to outlandish youth ministry stories!

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115: The Gifted Pig (Mason Rios & Jah Bell) Jun 19, 2024

Ever gotten your youth group together to do something nice for a somebody? That's exactly what this youth pastor did while on a mission trip in Africa. Except his thoughtful gesture didn't go according to plan and ended up wreaking havoc throughout an entire village. Join Sam, Mason and Jah as the three discover what happened this week on Youth Group Chronicles.

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114: The Fifth Leg (Isaiah Smallwood & Antonio Sanchez) Jun 12, 2024

Have you ever had your entire youth group in an awkward situation you couldn't remove yourself from fast enough? That's exactly what happened to this youth group on a fun day at the zoo. Let's just say the elephant exhibit didn't really keep things PG for all the 6th graders... Join Sam and his special guests, Isaiah and Antonio as they bring you another wild episode of Youth Group Chronicles!

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113: The Homeless Man Attack (Cole Clark & Buddy Jenkins) Jun 05, 2024

Join Sam and his guests, Buddy & Cole, as they dive into another fun episode revolving around the crazy world of youth ministry. From a student taking a nose dive off a tire swing, to a youth pastor not understanding how iCloud Photos work, this is one episode you’ll need to add to your cue immediately. Don’t miss this week’s installment of Youth Group Chronicles!

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112: The Demonic Lock-In (Mason Rios & Jah Bell) May 29, 2024

If you've been listening to this show for long, you know lock-ins always seem to go awry. From kids getting hurt, to couples sneaking off, we've basically recounted every possible scenario. Or have we...? Join Sam and his special guests, Mason and Jah, as they discover a lock-in scenario never shared on Youth Group Chronicles before. Don't miss this fun episode with featuring this crazy story and many more!

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111: Blind Rage (Isaiah Smallwood & Antonio Sanchez) May 22, 2024

Ever have a situation come up at youth group where you just know which kid was guilty? This exact scenario happened during a story we featured this week of Youth Group Chronicles, except things escalated and got WAY out of hand. Join Sam and his special studio guests, Isaiah Smallwood and Antonio Sanchez, as they discover what blind rage looks like...

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110: The Porta Potty Catastrophe (Cole Clark & Buddy Jenkins) May 15, 2024

Some stories on Youth Group Chronicles leave you with your jaw on the floor. And on this episode with special guests, Cole Clark and Buddy Jenkins, we’ve got another one of those stories. Join Sam and his studio guests as they react to an absolutely insane story about a student who had something unspeakable happen while using a porta-potty in Mexico…

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109: The Summer Camp Baby (Isaiah Smallwood & Buddy Jenkins) May 08, 2024

On what seems like a crossover episode between "Youth Group Chronicles" and "I Didn't Know I Was Pregnant," you'll be shocked to hear about a story of a youth leader who goes into labor at summer camp... but she had no idea she was pregnant. Join Sam, Isaiah, and Buddy as the three react to this insane story and many more this week on the podcast.

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108: The Emu Attack (Cole Clark & Tim Stearns) May 01, 2024

Ever thought of provoking a 6ft tall bird? Apparently, this group of youth students did and it didn't turn out too well for one poor student... Join Sam and special guests, Tim and Cole as the blind react to this story and so many more this week on Youth Group Chronicles.

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107: Firecracker Tag (Isaiah Smallwood & Mason Rios) Apr 24, 2024

"Let's play tag in the dark... but with firecrackers... it'll totally be safe..." said no one ever. Join Sam, Mason and Isaiah for another wild episode of Youth Group Chronicles as the trio reacts to a story about just that... firecracker tag in the dark. What could go wrong? Find out today on the podcast!

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106: The Puerto Rican Gang War (Isaiah Smallwood & Buddy Jenkins) Apr 17, 2024

Some youth leaders are just looking for their big break. But to go hunting down a gang war while staying in Puerto Rico on a youth trip - holding nothing but a machete...? This leader was out of his mind! Join Sam, Isaiah and Buddy as they dive into this crazy youth group story and many more this week on the podcast.

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105: The Sketchy Backpack Kid (Cole Clark & Tim Stearns) Apr 10, 2024

Bag checks are a pretty normal procedure for larger youth gathering, but for one student this apparently was an infringement on his rights. Join Sam, Cole and Tim as they react to a wild story about a student who refused to let security check his the contents of his backpack before entering a youth event. I promise, you'll never guess what they found inside...

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104: The Missing Purity Ring (Isaiah Smallwood & Mason Rios) Apr 03, 2024

In this installment of the Youth Group Chronicles podcast, special guests Mason and Isaiah react to a story about a youth student who arrives in his pastor's office one morning in tears. Come to find out, he was completely distraught over losing his purity ring. Why was he so upset about something so seemingly insignificant? Find out today on YGC!

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103: The Secret Squish Sessions (Isaiah Smallwood & Buddy Jenkins) Mar 27, 2024

We’ve heard some very odd stories over the past couple years on Youth Group Chronicles. But I don’t think anything can prepare you for one of the stories on this episode of the show. Join Sam, Isaiah and Buddy in the YGC studio as the trio find out together what a “squish session” is. And no, there’s absolutely no way you’re gonna guess this one. Tune into this wild episode to find out what a youth group girl was doing for $200… in a PetSmart parking lot?

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102: The Crawfish Dare (Cole Clark & Tim Stearns) Mar 20, 2024

Youth group boys always seem to be getting themselves into trouble. Only this time, it’s in a way you probably wouldn’t expect… Join Sam, Cole and Tim on another wild episode of Youth Group Chronicles where the trio learns why crawfish and shirtless boys don’t mix…

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101: Bumper Car Bullies (Isaiah Smallwood & Mason Rios) Mar 13, 2024

Ever had an innocent prank turn dark real quick? Join Sam, Isaiah and first-time guest, Mason Rios, for another fun episode of Youth Group Chronicles. The trio dives into a story about a youth group that gangs up on an unfortunate individual while riding bumper cars... except there was a detail about this person not noticed at first that made this one of our most cringe stories told on the show yet. This story and so much more this week on YGC!

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100: YGC Roast, Mean Tweets & Would You Rather (Special Celebration Episode) Mar 06, 2024

On this milestone episode for Youth Group Chronicles, we introduce new segments to the show that have never been featured before. From a hilarious roast of the YGC cast, to an intense game of would you rather, this episode will be one for the books. Join Sam, Tim, Micah, and Isaiah as the four bring you a unique show like never before as they celebrate 100 episodes together!

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99: Just Pee On It (Micah Costa & Tim Stearns) Feb 28, 2024

This week on the podcast Sam, Micah and Tim are thrown a curve ball as they react to a wild story of a girl who tossed something at another student that nearly did this poor kid in. All because she saw it on Sponge Bob?! Find out what happens today on Youth Group Chronicles!

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98: Swimming with the Sharks (Sha Racks & John Scarborough) Feb 21, 2024

"I just wanted to go swimming with the sharks..." Join Sam, Sha and John as they react to this story about a youth student that went into the ocean with something stuffed down his shorts to attract, yes, sharks. Don't believe us? Tune into to this week's episode of Youth Group Chronicles to find out what happens!

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97: Taco Bell Simulator (Cole Clark & Mindy Spencer) Feb 14, 2024

PSA: pepper spray is not a toy. Never thought we'd have to say that? Well you might want to tune into this episode of Youth Group Chronicles with Sam, Cole and Mindy to find out exactly why this needed to be said. Let's just say one student was in some serious pain for a very long time. And no, it wasn't his eyes...

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96: The Mysterious Toe Popper (Sha Racks & Tim Stearns) Feb 07, 2024

On one of the wildest stories ever submitted to Youth Group Chronicles, Sam, Tim and Sha are nearly left speechless. Join the trio for another crazy episode as they react to a story of a youth pastor being woken up by a student in the oddest way possible... Find out what happens this week on YGC!

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95: The Creepy Sword Kid (Micah Costa & Tim Stearns) Jan 31, 2024

Ever got a weird feeling about a new kid that showed up to youth group for the first time? Maybe it hasn't happened to everyone, but if it happens to you, it's a good idea to trust your instinct and keep and eye on the newcomer. On this episode of Youth Group Chronicles Sam, Micah, and Tim open the show with a wild story about an eerie student with some WILD intentions. Find out what happens this week on the podcast!

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94: The Bull Hunting Trip (Sha Racks & John Scarborough) Jan 24, 2024

Hunting trips can be a fun bonding experience for youth groups and families to enjoy together. But be warned, if you bring someone from the inner city to go hunting with you they NEED to be supervised at all times. Not sure why? Join Sam, Sha and John on this week's episode of the podcast as they discover exactly what can go wrong on a youth group hunting trip...

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93: Wheelchair Gang (Cole Clark & Mindy Spencer) Jan 17, 2024

Do you ever look at something the students in your youth group have done and just shake your head in disbelief? On this episode of Youth Group Chronicles your jaw will be on the floor when you hear about what some students did to cut the lines at a theme park. Join Sam, Cole and Mindy for another hilarious episode of YGC!

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92: The Hammock Catastrophe (Sha Racks & Tim Stearns) Jan 10, 2024

Ever have an idea that sounded good in your head, but didn't translate to the real world? This week on Youth Group Chronicles Sam is joined by special guests Sha Racks and Tim Stearns. The trio dive into a story about a youth group hanging hammocks above each other until the stack reached eight feet high. All was well until a 225lb youth kid decided to climb into the highest hammock... All this and more on this week's installment of the YGC podcast.

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91: The Wrong Kristen... (Micah Costa & Isaiah Smallwood) Jan 03, 2024

We've all texted the wrong person before - it's pretty common in this day and age. But have you ever asked the wrong person out over text? And did that person happen to be a thirteen year old girl? Don't miss this wild episode of Youth Group Chronicles with Sam, Isaiah and Micah as the trio dives into this story and many more!

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90: The Frisky Grandma (Isaiah Smallwood & Sha Racks) Dec 27, 2023

Ever been caught in an uncomfortable situation in youth ministry? Nine times out of ten it involves a student, but on this episode of Youth Group Chronicles it involves a handsy grandma. Don't believe us? Join Sam, Isaiah and Sha to find out just how far this woman crosses the line...

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89: "I Hope You Feel Better in Heaven" (Micah Costa & Jacob Pepe) Dec 20, 2023

Kids say the wildest things and they always seem to have the worst timing. Don't believe us? You will after you tune into this episode of Youth Group Chronicles with Sam, Micah and Jacob. One student writes a heart-felt card that probably should've never left the draft pile...

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88: ICE is Coming (Cole Clark & Tim Stearns) Dec 13, 2023

When coming up with a new band name that travels to hispanic churches to lead worship, it's should go without saying the abbreviations of your name shouldn't spell ICE... right? Well on this wild episode of the podcast an unfortunate youth group band didn't adhere to that advice. Join Sam, Tim and Cole for an episode of Youth Group Chronicles to find out what happened when they showed up in their unmarked white van...

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87: The Baby Doll Prophecy (Micah Costa & Isaiah Smallwood) Dec 06, 2023

Ever wondered how to spot a false prophet? Tune into this episode of Youth Group Chronicles with special guests Micah and Isaiah as Sam shares a story that will leave you cringing for hours. And yes, you'll probably learn how to identify a false prophet along the way... This story and so many more this week show!

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86: Whipped for Jesus (Isaiah Smallwood & Sha Racks) Nov 29, 2023

Some object lessons should just be left alone... especially when it includes tying yourself to a post and having someone whip your back in front of a crowd of students. Join Sam, Isaiah and Sha as they react to this youth group story and many more this week on the podcast.

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85: The Disastrous Student Preacher (Micah Costa & Jacob Pepe) Nov 22, 2023

A student preaching for the youth group one night? Seems harmless, right? Even with the best intentions of leadership, unfortunately all the preparation in the world can't help you when the student goes off the rails and starts rebuking people in the crowd. Join Sam, Micah and Jacob as they react to this story and many more on this episode of Youth Group Chronicles.

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84: The Arrested Youth Pastor (Cole Clark & Tim Stearns) Nov 15, 2023

Have you ever dodged a ticket out of the kindness of the police officer that pulled you over? Now imagine trading that free pass for an arrest... but in front of your entire youth group. That's exactly what this youth pastor did on today's episode of Youth Group Chronicles with special guests, Cole Clark and Tim Sterns. Wondering what could've possibly happened? Listen in to find out!

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83: The Impaled Leg (Micah Costa & Isaiah Smallwood) Nov 08, 2023

Injuries are a part of youth ministry, there's unfortunately no way around it. But this injury, hang tight... On this episode of Youth Group Chronicles Micah, Sam and Isaiah discover not all youth group injuries are created equal. Tune into this episode of the pod to find out for yourself what ended up being a wild fluke of an incident.

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82: The Sus Google Search (Isaiah Smallwood & Sha Racks) Nov 01, 2023

Over and over again we've learned that internet access inside the church media booth can lead to disaster. This time is no different. Join Sam, Sha and Isaiah as they discover what someone on the VBS production team was Googling when they thought no one was watching... All this and more today on Youth Group Chronicles.

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81: The Punishment Tent (Micah Costa & Jacob Pepe) Oct 25, 2023

Find yourself struggling to keep your students in line as a youth pastor? Maybe it's time to implement the "punishment tent." Okay, maybe don't do that but it does sound tempting, right? Join Sam, Jacob and Micah as the three discover what being sent to this peculiar tent entails on this episode of Youth Group Chronicles. This story and many more this week on the pod!

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80: Chocolate Rain (Cole Clark & Tim Stearns) Oct 18, 2023

Never vomit out a bus window. That’s all the advice you need to take from this wild episode of Youth Group Chronicles. Special guests Tim Sterns and Cole Clark bring the energy as Sam constantly tries to shock them with the craziest youth group stories you’ve ever heard. Don’t believe us? You’ll have to tune in to find out for yourself!

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79: The Fake Terrorist Attack (Micah Costa & Buddy Jenkins) Oct 11, 2023

We've heard some wild stories on this show that most likely end in kids being scarred for life, but this one probably takes the cake. Tune into this episode of YGC as Sam, Micah and Buddy react to a fake terrorist attack at a youth camp designed to get students to renounce their faith. Seem a bit crazy? You'll have to listen to find out!

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78: The Ostrich Encounter (Cole Clark & Sha Racks) Oct 04, 2023

Think it's wise to enter the pen of a 10ft bird without anything to ward it off? No, right? Well this youth group didn't seem to think that far ahead and it turned bad QUICK. Join Sam, Sha and Cole as they react to this story and many more on this episode of YGC.

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77: Daddy Please What?! (Isaiah Smallwood & Gabe Cuomo) Sep 27, 2023

Some things just shouldn't be said around this generation of students. And one of those phrases is "daddy, please fill me..." Unfortunately what you'll discover on this episode of Youth Group Chronicles is not only was this said by a youth pastor, it was prayed into a mic in front of an entire youth conference. Join Sam as he shares this story and many more with his special guests, Isaiah Smallwood and Gabe Cuomo.

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76: The Goat Sacrifice (Isaiah Smallwood & Micah Costa) Sep 20, 2023

Youth Group Chronicles may have found the ultimate way to traumatize a summer camp full of kids. It involves a friendly goat, a preacher, and a stage. Catching on to what we're eluding to...?? Tune into this jaw-dropping episode as Sam, Isaiah and Micah as they react to this story and many more sent into the show.

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75: The Bomb Threat (Micah Costa & Buddy Jenkins) Sep 13, 2023

When your youth group name induces a city-wide bomb threat, I think it's time to change the name. Join Sam, Micah and Buddy as the trio react to this crazy youth ministry story and many more on this week's installment of the Youth Group Chronicles Podcast.

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74: The Defecated Zip Line (Cole Clark & Sha Racks) Sep 06, 2023

Once again an innocent youth group is victimized by a horrific poop story. This time however, it comes with a twist you probably aren't expecting. Join Sam, Cole and Sha as they dive into another hilarious episode of Youth Group Chronicles. We say it all the time, but this is definitely not an episode you'll want to miss!

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73: Intercession with a Twist (Isaiah Smallwood & Gabe Cuomo) Aug 30, 2023

Boundaries can be a very wise thing to have at place in youth group. Especially when it comes to prayer between two students of the opposite gender... Join Sam, Gabe and Isaiah for another exciting episode of Youth Group Chronicles as they navigate interesting stories like this and much more!

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72: The Lethal Trust Fall (Isaiah Smallwood & Micah Costa) Aug 23, 2023

It can be easy to take object lessons too far at youth group - sometimes to the point of severe injury. Join Sam, Micah and Isaiah in the studio for a chaotic ride as the trio reads off more wild youth ministry stories (one of which Isaiah pulls off what feels like a 3-minute laughter session). Don't miss this exciting episode of Youth Group Chronicles!

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71: The Urinal Misfortune (Micah Costa & Buddy Jenkins) Aug 16, 2023

It's easy to snap at youth students because of the dumb stuff they do - we get it. However, a Youth Group Chronicles word of caution: always know exactly who you're sending off a little rebuke to...

Because your unsuspecting recipient might not be who you thought they were and won't see it coming.

Join us this week on YGC as Buddy Jenkins and Micah Costa team up to blind react to this youth ministry story and more. Enjoy!

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70: The Alligator Attack (Cole Clark & Sha Racks) Aug 09, 2023

From alligator attacks to a camp prank that sent a kid home, YGC brings you peak christian comedy that will make you feel like your youth ministry has it easy. Join Sam, Cole and Sha as they dive into these stories and many more on this episode of Youth Group Chronicles.

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69: The Laughing Child in the Attic (Isaiah Smallwood & Gabe Cuomo) Aug 02, 2023

Dark attics are creepy enough as it is, but throw a laughing child into the mix that you can't see? Yeah, that's a hard pass. Join special guests Isaiah Smallwood and Gabe Cuomo as they navigate what they'd do in this situation and more on today's episode of Youth Group Chronicles.

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BONUS: Live at Uproar Conference Jul 31, 2023

This past weekend Youth Group Chronicles was invited to record a live episode during a leadership session at Uproar Conference in Horseheads, NY. Sam, Isaiah and Pastor Micah took the to stage and recorded their debut live podcast in front of a room full of youth leaders and pastors. If you weren't at the event in person, this is your opportunity to be a fly on the wall for this hilarious episode!

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68: The Sketchy High Ropes Course (Isaiah Smallwood & Micah Costa) Jul 26, 2023

If a kid falls off a zip line in the woods, but no one is around to hear him does he actually make a sound? Join us for the kick-off of season 4 as Sam, Micah and Isaiah blind react to the wildest youth ministry stories you've ever heard. Think you know what's coming? Hang on tight because there's no way you'll be able to predict what happens in these jaw-dropping youth group stories.

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67: The Mysterious Wrist Restraints (Isaiah Smallwood & Antonio Sanchez) Jul 19, 2023

Typically for a white elephant gift exchange youth group students are encouraged to bring whatever they can find around their house. After listening to this episode of Youth Group Chronicles you may want to rethink that rule... Join Sam, Isaiah and Antonio as the three read through some of the craziest youth ministry stories you've ever heard.

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66: No Blind Kids Left Behind (Micah Costa & Sha Racks) Jul 12, 2023

Have you ever left a blind kid at camp? Didn't think so. But have you done it twice...? On this episode of Youth Group Chronicles special guests Micah Costa and Sha Racks are left dumbfounded after hearing about a youth pastor that made that grave mistake... twice. Be sure to tune in to another jaw-dropping episode of YGC.

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65: Butt Prints on the Mirrors (Cole Clark & Buddy Jenkins) Jul 05, 2023

There's getting caught with your pants down, and there's literally getting caught with your pants down. Tune in to this week's episode of Youth Group Chronicles as special guests, Cole Clark and Buddy Jenkins, blind react to this wild story and many more. Think you've heard it all? Sam has some stories for you that might make you rethink that statement...

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64: Suns Out Buns Out (Isaiah Smallwood & Antonio Sanchez) Jun 28, 2023

From stolen wallets to bare butt cheeks on the big screen, join Sam, Isaiah, and Antonio as they react to the most jaw-dropping stories youth ministry has to offer. Think you have it rough with your youth group? This episode may convince you that your students are a bunch of angels. Don't miss this week's installment of Youth Group Chronicles!

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63: Clappin' Cheeks with the Prosties (Micah Costa & Sha Racks) Jun 21, 2023

Maybe it's best not to let your gen-z pastor take the pulpit just yet. But if you do, maybe have urban dictionary ready to help translate the message... On this episode of the YGC podcast Sam is joined once again by Micah Costa and Sha Racks. The three dive into a plethora of youth ministry stories including a couple of Pastor Micah's own you won't want to miss.

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BONUS: Interview with Ruslan Jun 19, 2023

Last week Sam flew out to Southern California to join Christian YouTuber, Ruslan, in his studio to record this episode and we are so excited for you all to hear it. Sam and Ruslan went pretty deep on a lot of different topics in the christian world and don’t worry, they also featured PLENTY of hilarious youth group stories. We hope you enjoy this bonus episode!

***We do have to give a warning, parental advisory is recommended. They talked pretty PG-13 about purity culture so if you have young ears, you might want to give this a listen before sharing with kids.

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62: McNugget Challenge & the Slo-Mo Sex Scene (Cole Clark & Buddy Jenkins) Jun 14, 2023

Some things simply go without saying. Like proof watch every movie you show your youth group...? On this installment of the YGC podcast special guests Cole Clark and Buddy Jenkins discover this isn't advice all youth leaders follow. Find out for yourself what happens on this episode of Youth Group Chronicles!

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61: Resurrection Sunday & the Pepper Spray Incident (Isaiah Smallwood & Antonio Sanchez) Jun 07, 2023

Youth pastors always seem to have a pretty extreme case of foot-mouth disease. And this episode of Youth Group Chronicles, featuring special guests Isaiah Smallwood and Antonio Sanchez, proves just that. Don't believe us, find our for yourself on this week's episode of YGC!

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60: The Puker-Pooper (Micah Costa & Sha Racks) May 31, 2023

On this episode of Youth Group Chronicles, Sam is joined by special guest Micah Costa and Sha Racks. The trio read some of the craziest youth ministry stories you've ever heard including a student who not only vomited in the van while on a youth trip, but also pooped his pants in the back seat as well - on the same trip. This story and many more this week on the podcast!

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59: Spiked Eggnog & the Laxative Prank (Cole Clark & Buddy Jenkins) May 24, 2023

If you're planning to have a drinking competition at youth group, you should probably make sure the drink of choice doesn't contain alcohol. Some things you think you wouldn't have to say right? Unfortunately, you'll find out on this episode of Youth Group Chronicles that this isn't always the case. Sam is joined by special guests Cole Clark and Buddy Jenkins as the pair blind reacts to stories like this and so much more. Don't miss this week's episode of the YGC podcast!

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58: Bible App Premium (Micah Costa & Tim Stearns) May 17, 2023

The Bible teaches that there's nothing new under the sun. While this is true, this week on Youth Group Chronicles you might question that verse. Micah Costa and Tim Sterns join Sam in the studio as they react to one of the most absurd stories ever shared on this podcast. And it's hard to believe this isn't something new under the sun...

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57: The Poop Massacre (Dustin Coe & Aaron Stearns) May 10, 2023

If there's one thing we've learned from this podcast it's that when a student says they need to use the bathroom, you better pull over as soon as you can. On this episode of YGC, Sam is joined by guest Aaron Sterns and Dustin Coe. The three of them react to a story about a student that didn't quite make it to his bathroom stop in time. And no, it's not a story you're going to forget. This and so much more today on Youth Group Chronicles!

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56: The Missing Small Group Leader (Isaiah Smallwood & Mackenzie Smolin) May 03, 2023

We all know youth group volunteers can be a bit flakey from time to time. But to have one mysteriously disappear and go missing for two weeks is another story. Find out what happens this week on Youth Group Chronicles with special guests Isaiah Smallwood and Mackenzie Smolin!

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55: The Escort Prank (Micah Costa & Tim Stearns) Apr 26, 2023

Sometimes youth group students can be funny, but from time to time they can just take things way too far. This week on Youth Group Chronicles Sam is joined by special guests Micah Costa and Tim Sterns. The two of them blind react to an insane story about a few youth group boys ordering an escort for their poor youth pastor. Find out how it all goes down today on YGC.

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54: Refrigerator Kid & the Bullwhip (Aaron Stearns & Dustin Coe) Apr 19, 2023

We all have that one kid in our youth group that always takes games too seriously. This week on Youth Group Chronicles with special guests Dustin Coe and Aaron Sterns you'll hear a story about just that. Do you think your students are absolutely nuts compared to everyone else's youth groups? Think again!

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53: The Ultimate Camp Rejection (Isaiah Smallwood & Mackenzie Smolin) Apr 12, 2023

Some rejections need to go into the history books and this week on the podcast we share with you one of those moments. Isaiah Smallwood and Mackenzie Smolin join Sam in the studio as they blind react to a story about a boy who had a crush on a girl all week long at youth camp... but gets rejected in an out-of-pocket way when he finally asks her out. This story and many more on this episode of Youth Group Chronicles!

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52: Spray Paint Kid & the DEA Agent (Micah Costa & Tim Stearns) Apr 05, 2023

It might be wise to add "don't spray paint your genitals" to your list of youth camp rules this summer. Never thought you'd hear that one, right? Tune into this episode of Youth Group Chronicles with special guests Tim Sterns & Micah Costa as they blind react to this story and many more.

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51: The Youth Group Car Heist (Dustin Coe & Aaron Stearns) Mar 29, 2023

There are a few things I never thought I'd hear on this podcast. One of those being a youth student stealing their pastor's car. Find out what happened today on Youth Group Chronicles with special guests, Dustin Coe and Aaron Sterns. This story and many more this week on the podcast!

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50: Hand Sanitizer Shots & the Chinese Fire Drill (Isaiah Smallwood & Mackenzie Smolin) Mar 22, 2023

Join Sam, Isaiah and Mackenzie as they celebrate 50 episodes of Youth Group Chronicles. Sam shares some wild stories with his guests for this milestone episode that you won't want to miss. From a young girl getting left in an 8-lane intersection to a group of boys taking hand sanitizer shots at youth group, this is one you'll want to share with everyone! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

49: Homemade Bombs at Youth Group (Chad Spencer & Dustin Coe) Mar 15, 2023

Just when you think youth group kids couldn't get any crazier, a new episode of YGC rolls out. On this episode of the podcast with special guests Chad Spencer and Dustin Coe, you'll hear about a group of students who happened to be paying attention in chemistry class. Sam reads this wild story and so many more on this installment of Youth Group Chronicles.

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48: Maggot Candy (Isaiah Smallwood & John Cuomo) Mar 08, 2023

Some of the stories on this podcast aren't funny, but are just downright disgusting. On today's episode of Youth Group Chronicles you'll hear exactly what we're referring to. John Cuomo and Isaiah Smallwood join Sam in the studio as they react to this nasty story involving maggots and many more as well. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

47: "What's Gucci?" & the Enhanced Demon (Isaiah Smallwood & Aaron Stearns) Mar 01, 2023

Once again on Youth Group Chronicles you're going to learn why youth pastors should stop trying to say "hip" things. If you don't know exactly what the phrase is you're saying, it's probable best you don't say it at all. Back on the show to react to this story and many more is Isaiah Smallwood and Aaron Sterns. Join them and show host, Sam Moss, as they blind react to the craziest youth ministry stories you've ever heard.

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46: The "Genital Nudge" (Chad Spencer & Dustin Coe) Feb 22, 2023

Welcome back to another wild episode of Youth Group Chronicles. Joining Sam in the studio are two of his good friends Chad Spencer and Dustin Coe. If there's one thing you've come to realize after listening to this show it's that spell check is a very important tool. Tune into this episode to find out why!

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45: CookieTok & the Milkshake Massacre (Isaiah Smallwood & John Cuomo) Feb 15, 2023

As youth pastors, “competitive personality” seem to be in the job description. On this episode of YGC with John Cuomo and Isaiah Smallwood, you’ll hear about a “competitive” youth pastor that threw caution to the wind and it ended up costing him… in a NASTY way. Don’t miss this installment of Youth Group Chronicles. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

44: Youth Daddy & the Yo Mama Joke (Isaiah Smallwood & Aaron Stearns) Feb 08, 2023

If you're in youth ministry, I gaurentee some of the words that have escaped the mouths of your students have left you speechless. Today on Youth Group Chronicles, Sam is joined in the studio by Isaiah Smallwood and Aaron Sterns. One of the stories they blind react to left them speechless and will probably do the same to you. Enjoy!

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43: The Mysterious Henna Tattoo (Chad Spencer & Dustin Coe) Feb 01, 2023

Do you ever sleep super hard during a long week at camp with your teenagers? After this episode of Youth Group Chronicles you might be sleeping with one eye open whenever you're on a youth ministry trip. This week, Sam is joined by longtime friends Chad Spencer and Dustin Coe. The duo blind reacts to a story about a mysterious henna tattoo that appeared on a youth pastor in the middle of the night and many more hilarious stories. Be sure to tune in!

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42: The Leopard-Print Bathing Suit (Isaiah Smallwood & John Cuomo) Jan 25, 2023

The image that's burned into your brain after this episode of Youth Group Chronicles is one you'll probably never forget. Join Isaiah Smallwood and John Cuomo as they blind react to a wild youth ministry story involving a leapord-print bathing suit and a trench coat. Enjoy this story and many more today on the podcast! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

41: Two Nuts & a Kid Called Nathan (Isaiah Smallwood & Aaron Stearns) Jan 18, 2023

Sometimes youth group kids just need a good prank pulled on them and that's exactly what happens in this episode of Youth Group Chronicles. Joining Sam in the studio to kick off season three of YGC, Isaiah Smallwood and Aaron Sterns blind react to this story and many more. Don't miss it!

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40: Youth Group Auction Gone Wrong (Isaiah Smallwood & Pastor Micheal Spencer) Jan 11, 2023

Back on the show for the third time as a co-host due is Isaiah Smallwood and Pastor Micheal Spencer. The pair blind reacts as Sam reads the wildest youth ministry stories he can find. From a youth group aution that went totally south to a youth pastor accidentally texting the wrong message to a parent, this is another episode you won't want to miss. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

39: Sleepwalking Kid & the Orange Dilemma (Chad Spencer & Antonio Sanchez) Jan 04, 2023

As youth pastors, it's extremely easy to get caught up in the moment and to make a split second decision you know you shouldn't have. This week on the podcast Sam sits down with Antonio Sanchez and Chad Spencer as they blind react to more hilarious youth ministry stories. One of which we like to call the "Orange Dilemma" where it's pretty evident the split second decision that was made, wasn't the right one...

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38: The One in a Million Paintball Shot (Isaiah Smallwood & Dustin Coe) Dec 28, 2022

If there's one thing you'll learn on this episode of Youth Group Chronicles, it's that cargo shorts during a paintball match is a terrible idea. Back once again on the show to blind react to this story and more is Isaiah Smallwood and Dustin Coe. Tune into this episode and you might be as speechless as they were. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

37: Cedar Point & the Paintball Gun Announcements (Chad Spencer & Antonio Sanchez) Dec 21, 2022

When it comes to youth ministry, you probably think you've heard it all. That is until you listen to today's episode featuring Chad Spencer and Antonio Sanchez. What you'll learn is that your youth group most likely pales in comparison to others out there in the safety department. On this installment of the YGC podcast, you'll hear why paintball guns should never be a part of your announcement time... and so much more.

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36: "Young Princess" & the Tick Bite (Isaiah Smallwood & Pastor Micheal Spencer) Dec 14, 2022

There's some things in life that seem to go without saying. One of those things is not wrap your genitals with duck tape to suffocate a tick that bit you. On this episode of Youth Group Chronicles, Pastor Micheal Spencer and Isaiah Smallwood blind react to this story and so much more. Be sure to tune in! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

35: Star Tipping & "Stone Their ****s" (Mindy Spencer & Dustin Coe) Dec 07, 2022

Once again Youth Group Chronicles brings you the craziest youth ministry stories the internet can provide. And back on the show for the second time as a duo is Dustin Coe and Mindy Spencer. From a game of star tipping that goes a little sideways, to a sermon that got a bit out of hand this is another can’t-miss episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

34: The "Fun Sucker" Slip Up (Isaiah Smallwood & Dustin Coe) Nov 30, 2022

Unfortunate doesn't even begin to describe one of the stories on this episode. Isaiah Smallwood and Dustin Coe unite with Sam to blind react to more youth ministry stories. And the wildest submission they witnessed was so horrific the youth pastor prematurely ended his sermon and immediately went home. Curious as to what he said? Tune into this episode of Youth Group Chronicles. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

33: Pee Soap & the "Hot Girl Summer" (Chad Spencer & Antonio Sanchez) Nov 23, 2022

If there's one thing we've learned over the course of producing this podcast, it's that cultural relevance is extremely important in youth ministry. This week Chad Spencer and Antonio Sanchez join Sam in the hot seat and not only hear how a youth pastor learned the meaning of "hot girl summer," but they dive into so much more as well. Don't miss this episode of Youth Group Chronicles.

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32: "My Leg's and Back Be Hurtin" (Isaiah Smallwood & Pastor Micheal Spencer) Nov 16, 2022

For the first time as a co-host duo, Pastor Micheal Spencer and Isaiah Smallwood join Sam on YGC to blind react to crazy youth ministry stories. From a youth pastor accidentally getting high off a vape pen to a student shouting out way too much information mid-sermon, this is a must-listen episode! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

31: A Costly Typo & the Nudist Camp (Mindy Spencer & Dustin Coe) Nov 09, 2022

Welcome back to another episode of Youth Group Chronicles. On this installment of the show Sam is joined by Mindy Spencer and Dustin Coe. The two learn why youth pastors should ALWAYS double check their emails before hitting send. They're also enlightened to the fact that you should do a little research on the "attractions" you plan to bring your youth group to. All this and more on this week's episode of YGC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

30: "Honk if You Love Weed" & the Party Bus (Isaiah Smallwood & Antonio Sanchez) Nov 02, 2022

Back to complete the trifecta is your favorite duo, Antonio Sanchez and Isaiah Smallwood. The guys sit down with Sam to blind react to the craziest youth ministry stories the internet can muster up. From a youth pastor accidentally renting a party bus with a stripper pole for a church trip, to another unknowing youth pastor passionately honking at a sign that said "honk if you love weed." All this and more on this episode of Youth Group Chronicles. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

29: Ding Dong Game & the Weird Kid from Arkansas (Cole Clark & Lauren Lerche) Oct 26, 2022

We all have that one kid in our youth group that is a little on the odd side. Today on the show Lauren Lerche and Cole Clark blind react to something a weird youth group kid said to his leader. Let’s just say it caught us all off guard. This story and many more on this week’s episode of Youth Group Chronicles. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

28: Dick's Last Resort & the Naked Jump Roper (Mindy Spencer & Aaron Stearns) Oct 19, 2022

Once again Sam and his co-hosts, Mindy Spencer and Aaron Sterns, bring you some of the wildest stories youth ministry has to tell. The duo blind reacts as Sam reads about a student who forgot to wear a belt during games at youth group. Later on in the show, we find out about a youth pastor that was tricked into dining at a not-so-wholesome establishment. These stories and more today on Youth Group Chronicles.

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27: "Heavenly Whorehouses" & the Playboy Text (Isaiah Smallwood & Antonio Sanchez) Oct 12, 2022

Appearing on the podcast for the second time as a duo, is Antonio Sanchez and Isaiah Smallwood. Sam reads off more crazy youth ministry stories while Antonio and Isaiah blind react. From a miscue during youth group worship that quickly snapped some heads around to an accidental text message sent to a student. This is an episode you definitely won't want to skip! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

26: A Full Moon and the Weed Store Dilemma (Cole Clark & Lauren Lerche) Oct 05, 2022

Joining Sam for this week’s episode of Youth Group Chronicles is Cole Clark and Lauren Lerche. They quickly learn why it’s important for youth pastors to wear belts while playing games with their students. The duo later have their eyes opened to the importance of knowing where your church van - with your church name plastered on it - is being parked while in the shop for maintenance. All this and more on this episode of the podcast! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

25: A Big Jewish Holiday, Homemade Bombs, & the Goldfish Eating Contest (Mindy Spencer & Aaron Stearns) Sep 28, 2022

For the first time on Youth Group Chronicles, Mindy Spencer and Aaron Sterns join the show to blind react to the craziest stories from youth ministry. We start off the show with a cringy story of a youth pastor mistaking the word "Pentecost" for the word "Holocaust"... but while preaching in front of the entire youth group. Then we move on to a few youth group kids that snuck off to make homemade bombs behind the church. All this and more on this episode of Youth Group Chronicles!

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24: Funeral Cookies, Superman Suit, & the Costly Merch Mistake (Isaiah Smallwood & Antonio Sanchez) Sep 21, 2022

For the first time in Youth Group Chronicles history, two co-hosts join Sam Moss in the studio for the craziest episode yet. Isaiah Smallwood and Antonio Sanchez blind react to some of the funniest and wildest stories youth ministry has to offer. From a pastor accidentally printing off thousands of dollars worth of merch that had to go in the trash because it resembled a white supremacy logo, to a sermon illustration that ended with a kid choking in the front row. Once again we've put together a can't-miss episode you'll be laughing at for days! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

23: Old Lady Prank & the Prison-Rules Pillow Fight (Jaylun Smolin) Sep 13, 2022

Welcome back to another episode of Youth Group Chronicles where you'll learn from the mistakes of others in the ministry in a fun way. From an innocent prank that went drastically wrong, to a pillow fight that got a little too close to prison rules, this is another episode you'll want to get your notebook out for! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

22: Beer in the Bahamas, Edible Underwear Ad, & the Top-Optional Swimming Hole (Isaiah Smallwood) Sep 07, 2022

Joining Sam for another episode of Youth Group Chronicles is none other than Isaiah Smallwood. Sam and Isaiah dive into more hilarious, cringy and wild stories from youth ministry you won't want to miss. From a youth pastor accidentally bringing his entire youth group to a top-optional swimming hole, to an ad for edible underwear popping up during youth group. You'll realize you might not have it so bad in your youth ministry! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

21: The Toilet Bowl Slide, Bananas on a String & the Viagra Link (Tim Stearns) Aug 31, 2022

Joining Sam for another episode of Youth Group Chronicles is the one and only Tim Sterns. Once again they dive into the crazy, wild and hilarious side of youth ministry. From a youth pastors swim trunks coming off on a waterslide while on a youth trip to another pastor accidentally sending a mass email to parents that redirected them to a viagra site. All this and more on this episode of Youth Group Chronicles.

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20: Mexico Kidnapping, $1.3m Up in Flames, and the Slingshot Waterslide (Chad Spencer) Aug 24, 2022

On this episode of Youth Group Chronicles, we’re back with Chad Spencer to hear more crazy youth ministry stories. From a fake kidnapping in Mexico that went incredibly wrong, to a pastor who burned down his $1.3m church his first night on the job. Once again, we’ve put together another can’t-miss episode.

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19: Netflix & Chill, Bear Rug Prank & the Accident Prone Kid (Cody Spencer) Aug 17, 2022

Joining Sam on another episode of YGC, Cody Spencer reacts to the crazy submissions from listeners and shares some stories of his own from 10+ years of youth ministry.

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18: Ground Zero, Camp Trip from Hell, & the Bus Hatch (Jaylun Smolin) Aug 10, 2022

On this week’s episode of Youth Group Chronicles, Jaylun Smolin and Sam Moss read more youth ministry story submissions. We hear about an unfortunately timed youth group rebrand, a camp trip that literally couldn’t get any worse, and we learn why it’s important to know the height of your church bus. All this and more on this episode of YGC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

17: “Squirt Squad,” HBO Nightmare, & the Year of the Doodoo Pit (Isaiah Smallwood) Aug 03, 2022

On this installment of the Youth Group Chronicles podcast, you’ll have some important takeaways from youth pastors that have been down this road before. One pastor innocently designed a T-shirt that said “squirt squad” for their youth group sanitation team only to realize his mistake later. Another had a kid bump into the power button on a hotel tv revealing an HBO sex scene for all the youth kids in the room to see. These stores and so much more on this weeks episode! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

16: Help Me Signs, Water Pong, & the Haunted Corn Maze (Tim Stearns) Jul 27, 2022

On this episode of Youth Group Chronicles you’ll learn why it’s very important to keep an eye on the students in your church van, that water pong sure looks a lot like beer pong, and that corn mazes aren’t created equal. Don’t miss this episode! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

15: Pills in the Glovebox, a Castrated Horse, & the Venn Diagram (Chad Spencer) Jul 20, 2022

Welcome back to another wild episode of Youth Group Chronicles. On this installment, you'll hear about a youth pastor getting pulled over only to find mysterious pills in her glovebox, a horse getting castrated in front of a bunch of students for a sermon illustration, and a Venn Diagram that doesn't leave much to the imagination... All this and more on this week's episode of Youth Group Chronicles. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

14: Spring Break in Daytona, Rocking Canoe, & the Barbwire Fence (Cody Spencer) Jul 13, 2022

Just when you think you've heard it all in youth ministry, the stories get crazier. On this week's episode of Youth Group Chronicles, we hear about a youth pastor attending a conference in Daytona at the worst possible time of the year, a story about two students "doing it" in a canoe, and a wild encounter a youth kid had with a barbwire fence while playing a nighttime game with his friends. All this and more on this episode of YGC! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

13: The Soda Can Explosion, Escalator Fun, & Getting Deported (Jaylun Smolin) Jul 06, 2022

Welcome to this week's installment of the Youth Group Chronicles podcast featuring our first-time guest, Jaylun Smolin. Like previous episodes, you'll learn from other youth pastor's mistakes about what NOT to do in youth ministry. From throwing soda cans in a bonfire and watching them explode, to having a kid's toe get caught in an escalator and mashed up like it was in a meat grinder, this is an episode you won't want to miss! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

12: RIP Goldfish, the Prostitute, & a Bloody Gorilla Suit (Isaiah Smallwood) Jun 29, 2022

Another wild episode of Youth Group Chronicles is coming your way. On today’s installment, Sam is joined once again by Isaiah Smallwood to dive into some of the craziest stories from youth ministry. From goldfield being yeeted into a ceiling fan, to a youth kid waving down a prostitute in downtown Baltimore, this is an episode that will have you laughing for hours! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

11: Sleep Walking Students, Rock Skipping, & "Dirty Little Secrets" (Tim Stearns) Jun 22, 2022

On this episode of Youth Group Chronicles, you'll witness more youth ministry blunders. From losing kids while on youth group trips, to pastors pooping their pants mid-sermon, this is an episode of the podcast you won't want to miss! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10: The Blender Massacre, Youth Group Stabbing, & "The Purge" (Chad Spencer) Jun 15, 2022

On this episode of Youth Group Chronicles, we feature some of the craziest stories you've heard from youth ministry. From a pastor's son getting hit by a car while at a youth event, to a student getting stabbed by his youth pastor during a game of football. This is an episode you won't want to miss! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

9: The Costco Pizza Fire, a Mysterious Handgun, & an Accidental F-Bomb (Tim Stearns) Jun 08, 2022

On this episode of Youth Group Chronicles, we feature a story where a stack of pizzas catch on fire minutes before a massive youth group lock-in, a crazy story about a kid finding a handgun in the glove compartment of a rental van, and a short tidbit about why it's always important to check the lyrics of the songs you're singing in front of your youth. All this and more on this episode of YGC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

8: Bus Fires, Hitchhiker Ministry Opportunity, & the Manscape Commercial (Cole Clark) Jun 01, 2022

On this episode of Youth Group Chronicles, you'll hear why it's very important to invest in a good church vehicle to transport students with, why it's a smart idea to pay for Spotify premium, and why picking up a random hitchhiker while driving a van full of youth kids probably isn't the safest idea. All this and more on this episode of YGC! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

7: The Icy Rescue Mission, 2,000 Paint Cans, & the "Party Bus" (Tim Stearns) May 25, 2022

On this episode of Youth Group Chronicles, you'll hear why hiring a bus driver with experience is an absolute MUST, why you shouldn't trust everything your local government tells you, and why you should always ask twice about what type of limo a student's parents are donating for a youth outing. All this and more on this episode of the YGC podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

6: Blow Noodle Game, XXX Store, & the Sumo Suit Injury (Cole Clark) May 18, 2022

On this episode of Youth Group Chronicles, you'll hear crazy stories about youth group games going totally wrong, plenty of injuries and a wild story about a youth van breaking down in the parking lot of an XXX store. All this and more on this episode of YGC! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

5: Skinny Dipping Session, BB Gun Shooting, & the Happy Meal Eating Contest (Tim Stearns) May 11, 2022

On this episode of Youth Group Chronicles, we read more crazy stories from youth ministry and they keep getting better and better. From a youth pastor accidentally shooting one of his students with a BB gun while in the church basement to a group of teen girls secretly leaving youth group to go skinny dipping in Lake Superior, this is an episode that will leave laughing for hours. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

4: Sardines Level Expert, ER Trips & the Noodle Blow Game (Cole Clark) May 04, 2022

On this episode of Youth Group Chronicles, we talk about more youth pastor fails and wild stories from youth ministry. From kids falling through the drop ceiling at youth group, to a kid passing out while playing a game on stage, this is an episode you won’t want to miss! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

3: A $3000 Mistake, Carpet Fire, & the “Stick Removal” (Isaiah Smallwood) Apr 25, 2022

On this episode of Youth Group Chronicles, we feature more youth pastor fails as well as funny things students have said. From catching the church carpet on fire, to a mass apology email needing to be sent out to parents this episode of YGC is the wildest yet! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2: Yard Forking, 185 Worms, & the Texas Dildo Massacre (Isaiah Smallwood) Apr 18, 2022

On this episode of Youth Group Chronicles, a youth pastor and his small group attempts to pull a funny prank on a member of his church – which goes downhill quickly. Another youth pastor underestimates how generous his camp kids are and ends up paying off a hefty bet. And one youth pastor accidentally takes all his teens to a restaurant which was showing a gay porno and doesn’t realize his mistake until it was too late. Hear these crazy stories and more on this week’s episode of YGC! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1: Freshman Kidnapping, Swinger Party & FBI Takeover (Isaiah Smallwood) Apr 11, 2022

Welcome to the premier of Youth Group Chronicles. This episode features a wild story about an innocent youth pastor getting held at gunpoint, a story about a youth pastor accidentally crashing a swinger party with all his teens, a fake kidnapping gone wrong and much more. Enjoy!
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