Youth Group Chronicles

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Latest Episodes:

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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