Youth Group Chronicles

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...

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. See...

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, a...

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 g...

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-...

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...

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...

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...

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 oddl...

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...

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...

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 quest...

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 b...

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...

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...

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, mis...

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 su...

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...

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/p...

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 jellyfi...

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,...

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 surpri...

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? Le...

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 t...

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. See Privacy Policy at htt...