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256: Warning Labels | After Hours Series (Cole Clark & George Johnson) Nov 07, 2026

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In this After Hours bonus episode, Sam is joined by Cole Clark and George Johnson for a hilarious, laid-back conversation covering a little bit of everything! From the warning labels that should come with each of them to their current interests and dream cars, the guys share plenty of laughs and unexpected opinions. They also dive into their travel experiences, debate the best places to visit in the U.S., and share some advice for those involved in youth ministry. You never know where the conversation will go when these three get together!

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255: Mixed Signals (Sha Racks & Dustin Coe) Nov 04, 2026

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This week on Youth Group Chronicles, Sam is joined by Sha Racks and Dustin Coe for another round of youth ministry chaos! From a youth group rehearsal filled with mixed signals and an awkward microphone mishap to a youth camp raccoon invasion that leaves breakfast plans in shambles, these stories are anything but ordinary. The crew also dives into a youth pastor’s inflatable game gone wrong, a mysterious basketball player with a shocking secret, a terrifying camp prank, and a prayer request no pastor could ever prepare for. Get ready for wild misunderstandings, unexpected disasters, and plenty of laughs in this hilarious episode of Youth Group Chronicles!

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254: Fake it Till Ya Make it (John Scarborough & George Johnson) Oct 28, 2026

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Fake it till ya make it… but what happens when you've been pretending to be in charge for years and nobody notices? This week on Youth Group Chronicles, Sam is joined by John Scarborough and George Johnson for another round of hilarious youth ministry mishaps! From a goldfish object lesson gone horribly wrong and a summer camp love letter inspired by Song of Solomon to a nursing home misunderstanding, a dangerous camp activity, and a youth group competition that gets way too real, these stories prove that youth ministry is anything but predictable. Tune in for awkward encounters, questionable decisions, and unforgettable moments you won't believe actually happened!

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253: The Living Nightmare (Sha Racks & Dustin Coe) Oct 21, 2026

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What happens when a mission trip to Mexico turns into a living nightmare? This week on the pod, Sam is joined by Sha Racks and Dustin Coe for a collection of hilarious, horrifying, and downright unbelievable ministry stories! From a late-night scream that sends an entire cabin into chaos to a church bus ride that takes a disturbing turn, a youth camp sleepover gone horribly wrong, and a graduation prank that goes way too far, nothing is off-limits. Add in some awkward misunderstandings, unexpected Christmas performances, and unforgettable camp disasters, and you've got an episode full of stories you truly have to hear to believe!

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252: Driven by Faith (John Scarborough & George Johnson) Oct 14, 2026

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This week, Sam is joined by John Scarborough and George Johnson for an episode packed with stories that go completely off the rails. A quiet afternoon at church turns into chaos when a car comes crashing through the building in a bizarre story of being “Driven by Faith,” while a youth group shooting event goes painfully wrong, an unexpected visitor interrupts worship, and a suspicious device leads to a call to the police. Plus, youth camp leaders discover a major problem with their indoor game, two students get caught in a colorful youth group moment, and a group of conference attendees attempts one of the most questionable hotel-room repairs imaginable.

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251: Controversial Art (Sha Racks & Dustin Coe) Oct 07, 2026

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This week, Sam is joined by Sha Racks and Dustin Coe for an episode packed with church stories that spiral out of control fast. Leading the chaos is Controversial Art, where an unexpected piece of artwork creates a situation nobody was prepared for. Plus, a sermon illustration sends an entire congregation into panic, a youth leader nearly makes a very awkward mistake with the wrong woman, an eleven-year-old face painter causes some serious Easter-event damage control, a phone call to Mom reveals way too much, a ceiling fan takes on a youth leader, a game of sardines produces an unbelievable hiding spot, one church announcement gets shortened in the worst possible way, and a camp prank crosses a line nobody expected.

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250: Backroom Draft Picks | After Hours Series (Cole Clark & Buddy Jenkins) Oct 03, 2026

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Sam sits down with Cole Clark and Buddy Jenkins for an After Hours bonus episode packed with random debates, hot takes, and behind-the-scenes conversations. They get into Sam’s quirks, favorite food combos and celebrities, sermon preaching tips, whether dating in youth group is a good idea, thoughts on the new Narnia movie, DC vs. Marvel, and the terrifying world of the Backrooms—including which YGC cast member would get taken out first. Plus, they wrap it up with some of their favorite clothing brands and plenty of side conversations along the way.

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249: Signed, Sealed, De-briefed (John Scarborough & George Johnson) Sep 30, 2026

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This week, Sam is joined by John Scarborough and George Johnson for another round of youth ministry chaos, including a Secret Santa gift that turns into a very unexpected Christmas mystery in “Signed, Sealed, De-briefed.” They also get into a student hiding someone’s prosthetic leg at a retreat, a six-year-old giving an unforgettable answer during a VBS Bible lesson, a youth lock-in prank that goes very wrong, a mysterious camp bathroom message that somehow happens twice, one student’s extreme battle against spiders, and a youth leader receiving a permanent surprise just days before his wedding. It’s another episode full of stories that prove youth ministry is never boring.

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248: E. coli Speedrun (Cole Clark & Gabe Cuomo) Sep 23, 2026

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Sam is joined by Cole Clark and Gabe Cuomo for an episode packed with youth ministry stories that somehow keep getting worse. A summer camp game involving a real cow tongue takes a disgusting turn when a group of middle school boys decide to keep the fun going long after the game is over. Plus, a VBS dunk tank creates an unfortunate wardrobe emergency, a massive game of cops and robbers goes horribly wrong, a missing camper takes an unexpected trip into town, one youth leader asks the absolute worst question at the worst possible time, an innocent attempt to serve the guys creates a very unfortunate nickname, and a cabin water-balloon war escalates way beyond anything the leaders were prepared for.

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247: The Pregnancy Announcement (Buddy Jenkins & Mackenzie Smolin) Sep 16, 2026

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Sam is joined by Buddy Jenkins & Mackenzie Smolin for an episode packed with youth ministry chaos, unforgettable church moments, and stories that escalate way faster than anyone expected. The main story starts with a girl pulling up after Bible study and announcing in front of a group of students, “I’m pregnant and it’s your fault,” leaving everyone stunned and one youth pastor scrambling to figure out what she could possibly mean. Plus, a burping contest goes horribly wrong, a pastor makes an unfortunate mistake while sharing a prayer request, a homemade watermelon slingshot turns dangerous, a church scare gets an unexpected response, a worship night takes a bizarre turn, a hidden shoe leads to an ER visit, and a student’s presentation puts something on the projector that definitely wasn’t part of the lesson.

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