Youth Group Chronicles

As youth pastors, it's extremely easy to get caught up in the moment and to make a split second decision you know you shouldn't have. This week on the podcast Sam sits down with Antonio Sanchez and Chad Spencer as they blind react to more hilarious youth ministry stories. One of which we like to call the "Orange Dilemma" where it's pretty evident the split second decision that was made, wasn't the...

If there's one thing you'll learn on this episode of Youth Group Chronicles, it's that cargo shorts during a paintball match is a terrible idea. Back once again on the show to blind react to this story and more is Isaiah Smallwood and Dustin Coe. Tune into this episode and you might be as speechless as they were. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at http...

When it comes to youth ministry, you probably think you've heard it all. That is until you listen to today's episode featuring Chad Spencer and Antonio Sanchez. What you'll learn is that your youth group most likely pales in comparison to others out there in the safety department. On this installment of the YGC podcast, you'll hear why paintball guns should never be a part of your announcement tim...

There's some things in life that seem to go without saying. One of those things is not wrap your genitals with duck tape to suffocate a tick that bit you. On this episode of Youth Group Chronicles, Pastor Micheal Spencer and Isaiah Smallwood blind react to this story and so much more. Be sure to tune in! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19...

Once again Youth Group Chronicles brings you the craziest youth ministry stories the internet can provide. And back on the show for the second time as a duo is Dustin Coe and Mindy Spencer. From a game of star tipping that goes a little sideways, to a sermon that got a bit out of hand this is another can’t-miss episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...

Unfortunate doesn't even begin to describe one of the stories on this episode. Isaiah Smallwood and Dustin Coe unite with Sam to blind react to more youth ministry stories. And the wildest submission they witnessed was so horrific the youth pastor prematurely ended his sermon and immediately went home. Curious as to what he said? Tune into this episode of Youth Group Chronicles. See Privacy Policy...

If there's one thing we've learned over the course of producing this podcast, it's that cultural relevance is extremely important in youth ministry. This week Chad Spencer and Antonio Sanchez join Sam in the hot seat and not only hear how a youth pastor learned the meaning of "hot girl summer," but they dive into so much more as well. Don't miss this episode of Youth Group Chronicles. See Privacy...

For the first time as a co-host duo, Pastor Micheal Spencer and Isaiah Smallwood join Sam on YGC to blind react to crazy youth ministry stories. From a youth pastor accidentally getting high off a vape pen to a student shouting out way too much information mid-sermon, this is a must-listen episode! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/p...

Welcome back to another episode of Youth Group Chronicles. On this installment of the show Sam is joined by Mindy Spencer and Dustin Coe. The two learn why youth pastors should ALWAYS double check their emails before hitting send. They're also enlightened to the fact that you should do a little research on the "attractions" you plan to bring your youth group to. All this and more on this week's ep...

Back to complete the trifecta is your favorite duo, Antonio Sanchez and Isaiah Smallwood. The guys sit down with Sam to blind react to the craziest youth ministry stories the internet can muster up. From a youth pastor accidentally renting a party bus with a stripper pole for a church trip, to another unknowing youth pastor passionately honking at a sign that said "honk if you love weed." All this...

We all have that one kid in our youth group that is a little on the odd side. Today on the show Lauren Lerche and Cole Clark blind react to something a weird youth group kid said to his leader. Let’s just say it caught us all off guard. This story and many more on this week’s episode of Youth Group Chronicles. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:/...

Once again Sam and his co-hosts, Mindy Spencer and Aaron Sterns, bring you some of the wildest stories youth ministry has to tell. The duo blind reacts as Sam reads about a student who forgot to wear a belt during games at youth group. Later on in the show, we find out about a youth pastor that was tricked into dining at a not-so-wholesome establishment. These stories and more today on Youth Group...

Appearing on the podcast for the second time as a duo, is Antonio Sanchez and Isaiah Smallwood. Sam reads off more crazy youth ministry stories while Antonio and Isaiah blind react. From a miscue during youth group worship that quickly snapped some heads around to an accidental text message sent to a student. This is an episode you definitely won't want to skip! See Privacy Policy at https://art19...

Joining Sam for this week’s episode of Youth Group Chronicles is Cole Clark and Lauren Lerche. They quickly learn why it’s important for youth pastors to wear belts while playing games with their students. The duo later have their eyes opened to the importance of knowing where your church van - with your church name plastered on it - is being parked while in the shop for maintenance. All this and...

For the first time on Youth Group Chronicles, Mindy Spencer and Aaron Sterns join the show to blind react to the craziest stories from youth ministry. We start off the show with a cringy story of a youth pastor mistaking the word "Pentecost" for the word "Holocaust"... but while preaching in front of the entire youth group. Then we move on to a few youth group kids that snuck off to make homemade...

For the first time in Youth Group Chronicles history, two co-hosts join Sam Moss in the studio for the craziest episode yet. Isaiah Smallwood and Antonio Sanchez blind react to some of the funniest and wildest stories youth ministry has to offer. From a pastor accidentally printing off thousands of dollars worth of merch that had to go in the trash because it resembled a white supremacy logo, to a...

Welcome back to another episode of Youth Group Chronicles where you'll learn from the mistakes of others in the ministry in a fun way. From an innocent prank that went drastically wrong, to a pillow fight that got a little too close to prison rules, this is another episode you'll want to get your notebook out for! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at htt...

Joining Sam for another episode of Youth Group Chronicles is none other than Isaiah Smallwood. Sam and Isaiah dive into more hilarious, cringy and wild stories from youth ministry you won't want to miss. From a youth pastor accidentally bringing his entire youth group to a top-optional swimming hole, to an ad for edible underwear popping up during youth group. You'll realize you might not have it...

Joining Sam for another episode of Youth Group Chronicles is the one and only Tim Sterns. Once again they dive into the crazy, wild and hilarious side of youth ministry. From a youth pastors swim trunks coming off on a waterslide while on a youth trip to another pastor accidentally sending a mass email to parents that redirected them to a viagra site. All this and more on this episode of Youth Gro...

On this episode of Youth Group Chronicles, we’re back with Chad Spencer to hear more crazy youth ministry stories. From a fake kidnapping in Mexico that went incredibly wrong, to a pastor who burned down his $1.3m church his first night on the job. Once again, we’ve put together another can’t-miss episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art...

Joining Sam on another episode of YGC, Cody Spencer reacts to the crazy submissions from listeners and shares some stories of his own from 10+ years of youth ministry. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

On this week’s episode of Youth Group Chronicles, Jaylun Smolin and Sam Moss read more youth ministry story submissions. We hear about an unfortunately timed youth group rebrand, a camp trip that literally couldn’t get any worse, and we learn why it’s important to know the height of your church bus. All this and more on this episode of YGC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Calif...

On this installment of the Youth Group Chronicles podcast, you’ll have some important takeaways from youth pastors that have been down this road before. One pastor innocently designed a T-shirt that said “squirt squad” for their youth group sanitation team only to realize his mistake later. Another had a kid bump into the power button on a hotel tv revealing an HBO sex scene for all the youth kids...

On this episode of Youth Group Chronicles you’ll learn why it’s very important to keep an eye on the students in your church van, that water pong sure looks a lot like beer pong, and that corn mazes aren’t created equal. Don’t miss this episode! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back to another wild episode of Youth Group Chronicles. On this installment, you'll hear about a youth pastor getting pulled over only to find mysterious pills in her glovebox, a horse getting castrated in front of a bunch of students for a sermon illustration, and a Venn Diagram that doesn't leave much to the imagination... All this and more on this week's episode of Youth Group Chronicle...