Youth Group Chronicles

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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