Youth Group Chronicles

Youth Group Chronicles

Religion EN ↓ 239 episodes

Unbelievable, hilarious, and sometimes horrifying stories from youth group — shared by listeners from around the world every week. Have a story for us? Email it to stories@ygcpodcast.com

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Youth Group Chronicles

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Religion

Podcast website

art19.com

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

87: The Baby Doll Prophecy (Micah Costa & Isaiah Smallwood) 06.12.2023

Ever wondered how to spot a false prophet? Tune into this episode of Youth Group Chronicles with special guests Micah and Isaiah as Sam shares a story that will leave you cringing for hours. And yes, you'll probably learn how to identify a false prophet along the way... This story and so many more this week show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at http...

86: Whipped for Jesus (Isaiah Smallwood & Sha Racks) 29.11.2023

Some object lessons should just be left alone... especially when it includes tying yourself to a post and having someone whip your back in front of a crowd of students. Join Sam, Isaiah and Sha as they react to this youth group story and many more this week on the podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info...

85: The Disastrous Student Preacher (Micah Costa & Jacob Pepe) 22.11.2023

A student preaching for the youth group one night? Seems harmless, right? Even with the best intentions of leadership, unfortunately all the preparation in the world can't help you when the student goes off the rails and starts rebuking people in the crowd. Join Sam, Micah and Jacob as they react to this story and many more on this episode of Youth Group Chronicles. See Privacy Policy at https://a...

84: The Arrested Youth Pastor (Cole Clark & Tim Stearns) 15.11.2023

Have you ever dodged a ticket out of the kindness of the police officer that pulled you over? Now imagine trading that free pass for an arrest... but in front of your entire youth group. That's exactly what this youth pastor did on today's episode of Youth Group Chronicles with special guests, Cole Clark and Tim Sterns. Wondering what could've possibly happened? Listen in to find out! See Privacy...

83: The Impaled Leg (Micah Costa & Isaiah Smallwood) 08.11.2023

Injuries are a part of youth ministry, there's unfortunately no way around it. But this injury, hang tight... On this episode of Youth Group Chronicles Micah, Sam and Isaiah discover not all youth group injuries are created equal. Tune into this episode of the pod to find out for yourself what ended up being a wild fluke of an incident. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californi...

82: The Sus Google Search (Isaiah Smallwood & Sha Racks) 01.11.2023

Over and over again we've learned that internet access inside the church media booth can lead to disaster. This time is no different. Join Sam, Sha and Isaiah as they discover what someone on the VBS production team was Googling when they thought no one was watching... All this and more today on Youth Group Chronicles. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice a...

81: The Punishment Tent (Micah Costa & Jacob Pepe) 25.10.2023

Find yourself struggling to keep your students in line as a youth pastor? Maybe it's time to implement the "punishment tent." Okay, maybe don't do that but it does sound tempting, right? Join Sam, Jacob and Micah as the three discover what being sent to this peculiar tent entails on this episode of Youth Group Chronicles. This story and many more this week on the pod! See Privacy Policy at https:/...

80: Chocolate Rain (Cole Clark & Tim Stearns) 18.10.2023

Never vomit out a bus window. That’s all the advice you need to take from this wild episode of Youth Group Chronicles. Special guests Tim Sterns and Cole Clark bring the energy as Sam constantly tries to shock them with the craziest youth group stories you’ve ever heard. Don’t believe us? You’ll have to tune in to find out for yourself! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californi...

79: The Fake Terrorist Attack (Micah Costa & Buddy Jenkins) 11.10.2023

We've heard some wild stories on this show that most likely end in kids being scarred for life, but this one probably takes the cake. Tune into this episode of YGC as Sam, Micah and Buddy react to a fake terrorist attack at a youth camp designed to get students to renounce their faith. Seem a bit crazy? You'll have to listen to find out! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californ...

78: The Ostrich Encounter (Cole Clark & Sha Racks) 04.10.2023

Think it's wise to enter the pen of a 10ft bird without anything to ward it off? No, right? Well this youth group didn't seem to think that far ahead and it turned bad QUICK. Join Sam, Sha and Cole as they react to this story and many more on this episode of YGC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

77: Daddy Please What?! (Isaiah Smallwood & Gabe Cuomo) 27.09.2023

Some things just shouldn't be said around this generation of students. And one of those phrases is "daddy, please fill me..." Unfortunately what you'll discover on this episode of Youth Group Chronicles is not only was this said by a youth pastor, it was prayed into a mic in front of an entire youth conference. Join Sam as he shares this story and many more with his special guests, Isaiah Smallwoo...

76: The Goat Sacrifice (Isaiah Smallwood & Micah Costa) 20.09.2023

Youth Group Chronicles may have found the ultimate way to traumatize a summer camp full of kids. It involves a friendly goat, a preacher, and a stage. Catching on to what we're eluding to...?? Tune into this jaw-dropping episode as Sam, Isaiah and Micah as they react to this story and many more sent into the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at htt...

75: The Bomb Threat (Micah Costa & Buddy Jenkins) 13.09.2023

When your youth group name induces a city-wide bomb threat, I think it's time to change the name. Join Sam, Micah and Buddy as the trio react to this crazy youth ministry story and many more on this week's installment of the Youth Group Chronicles Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

74: The Defecated Zip Line (Cole Clark & Sha Racks) 06.09.2023

Once again an innocent youth group is victimized by a horrific poop story. This time however, it comes with a twist you probably aren't expecting. Join Sam, Cole and Sha as they dive into another hilarious episode of Youth Group Chronicles. We say it all the time, but this is definitely not an episode you'll want to miss! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notic...

73: Intercession with a Twist (Isaiah Smallwood & Gabe Cuomo) 30.08.2023

Boundaries can be a very wise thing to have at place in youth group. Especially when it comes to prayer between two students of the opposite gender... Join Sam, Gabe and Isaiah for another exciting episode of Youth Group Chronicles as they navigate interesting stories like this and much more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy...

72: The Lethal Trust Fall (Isaiah Smallwood & Micah Costa) 23.08.2023

It can be easy to take object lessons too far at youth group - sometimes to the point of severe injury. Join Sam, Micah and Isaiah in the studio for a chaotic ride as the trio reads off more wild youth ministry stories (one of which Isaiah pulls off what feels like a 3-minute laughter session). Don't miss this exciting episode of Youth Group Chronicles! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priv...

71: The Urinal Misfortune (Micah Costa & Buddy Jenkins) 16.08.2023

It's easy to snap at youth students because of the dumb stuff they do - we get it. However, a Youth Group Chronicles word of caution: always know exactly who you're sending off a little rebuke to... Because your unsuspecting recipient might not be who you thought they were and won't see it coming. Join us this week on YGC as Buddy Jenkins and Micah Costa team up to blind react to this youth minist...

70: The Alligator Attack (Cole Clark & Sha Racks) 09.08.2023

From alligator attacks to a camp prank that sent a kid home, YGC brings you peak christian comedy that will make you feel like your youth ministry has it easy. Join Sam, Cole and Sha as they dive into these stories and many more on this episode of Youth Group Chronicles. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

69: The Laughing Child in the Attic (Isaiah Smallwood & Gabe Cuomo) 02.08.2023

Dark attics are creepy enough as it is, but throw a laughing child into the mix that you can't see? Yeah, that's a hard pass. Join special guests Isaiah Smallwood and Gabe Cuomo as they navigate what they'd do in this situation and more on today's episode of Youth Group Chronicles. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sel...

BONUS: Live at Uproar Conference 31.07.2023

This past weekend Youth Group Chronicles was invited to record a live episode during a leadership session at Uproar Conference in Horseheads, NY. Sam, Isaiah and Pastor Micah took the to stage and recorded their debut live podcast in front of a room full of youth leaders and pastors. If you weren't at the event in person, this is your opportunity to be a fly on the wall for this hilarious episode!...

68: The Sketchy High Ropes Course (Isaiah Smallwood & Micah Costa) 26.07.2023

If a kid falls off a zip line in the woods, but no one is around to hear him does he actually make a sound? Join us for the kick-off of season 4 as Sam, Micah and Isaiah blind react to the wildest youth ministry stories you've ever heard. Think you know what's coming? Hang on tight because there's no way you'll be able to predict what happens in these jaw-dropping youth group stories. See Privacy...

67: The Mysterious Wrist Restraints (Isaiah Smallwood & Antonio Sanchez) 19.07.2023

Typically for a white elephant gift exchange youth group students are encouraged to bring whatever they can find around their house. After listening to this episode of Youth Group Chronicles you may want to rethink that rule... Join Sam, Isaiah and Antonio as the three read through some of the craziest youth ministry stories you've ever heard. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca...

66: No Blind Kids Left Behind (Micah Costa & Sha Racks) 12.07.2023

Have you ever left a blind kid at camp? Didn't think so. But have you done it twice...? On this episode of Youth Group Chronicles special guests Micah Costa and Sha Racks are left dumbfounded after hearing about a youth pastor that made that grave mistake... twice. Be sure to tune in to another jaw-dropping episode of YGC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Noti...

65: Butt Prints on the Mirrors (Cole Clark & Buddy Jenkins) 05.07.2023

There's getting caught with your pants down, and there's literally getting caught with your pants down. Tune in to this week's episode of Youth Group Chronicles as special guests, Cole Clark and Buddy Jenkins, blind react to this wild story and many more. Think you've heard it all? Sam has some stories for you that might make you rethink that statement... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pr...

64: Suns Out Buns Out (Isaiah Smallwood & Antonio Sanchez) 28.06.2023

From stolen wallets to bare butt cheeks on the big screen, join Sam, Isaiah, and Antonio as they react to the most jaw-dropping stories youth ministry has to offer. Think you have it rough with your youth group? This episode may convince you that your students are a bunch of angels. Don't miss this week's installment of Youth Group Chronicles! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca...

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