Youth Group Chronicles

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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