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Youth Group Chronicles

Youth Group Chronicles

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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219: Chubby Hair (John Scarborough & Mackenzie Smolin)

Youth Group Chronicles ·

2026/03/25

Text YGC to 64000 to get a FREE pocket pivot and their 10-pattern sprayer with the purchase of ANY size Copper Head hose. Message and data rates may apply.Sam is joined by John Scarborough and Mackenzie Smolin for an episode that somehow keeps escalating, starting with a chaotic camp game that should have never existed and only gets worse the more you think about it… From a silent disco that completely backfires, to a cave tour that turns violent in total darkness, to a prayer night that

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01:39:49

218: Tap to Pay (John Crist & Cole Clark)

Youth Group Chronicles ·

2026/03/18

Text YGC to 64000 to get a FREE pocket pivot and their 10-pattern sprayer with the purchase of ANY size Copper Head hose. Message and data rates may apply.Sam is joined by John Crist and Cole Clark for an episode that starts with a seemingly normal interaction that spirals into one of the most uncomfortable moments you could imagine—thanks to a “Tap to Pay” situation that goes completely off the rails. From there, the stories only get more chaotic: a youth leader’s hiding spot turns into a

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00:43:13

217: The Closet Squatter (LIVE at Unleashed...

Youth Group Chronicles ·

2026/03/11

Recorded live at the Unleashed Conference in California, Sam is joined on stage by Cole and Isaiah for a wild collection of youth group stories that somehow get more unbelievable with every minute. From a youth leader who tried to reward his students with pizza only to become the victim of their prank, to summer camp challenges that definitely should not have existed, the guys react to stories involving dangerous activities, questionable leadership decisions, and youth group games that went way too

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01:21:05

216: Arm Wrestling, Star Wars & Studio Secrets |...

Youth Group Chronicles ·

2026/03/07

In this laid-back After Hours bonus episode, Sam is joined by Sha and Dustin for a chaotic, hilarious deep dive into everything from our most expensive pieces of music gear to who would actually win in an arm-wrestling match (it gets competitive fast). We share our thoughts on the Olympics, Sam breaks down his homeschool curriculum, and we give a behind-the-scenes YGC studio gear reveal. Plus, we open some awesome YGC fan mail and tackle the debates that really matter—original trilogy or prequels in

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00:49:16

215: The Tap Heard ’Round the Room (Cole Clark &...

Youth Group Chronicles ·

2026/03/04

This week, Sam is joined by Cole Clark and George Johnson to relive “The Tap Heard ’Round the Room,” a youth group lock-in moment that started with an innocent game of sardines in the dark and turned into a hilariously unforgettable misunderstanding that no one in that room could un-hear. From there, the episode dives into a lineup of youth ministry chaos: a high schooler collapsing during a full-speed inner tube showdown at camp, a student confidently walking into the wrong house (and straight into

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00:47:34

214: Lost in Translation (Sha Racks & Buddy Jenkins)

Youth Group Chronicles ·

2026/02/25

This week on Youth Group Chronicles, Sam is joined by Sha Racks and Buddy Jenkins for an episode that spirals from awkward to unhinged in record time. What starts as a simple mission trip translation swap slowly unravels into a situation no one saw coming, forcing leaders to make a decision that could’ve had serious consequences at the border. From a construction zone accident that goes horribly wrong, to a worship hype moment that absolutely should’ve been rephrased, to a trench coat mystery that

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00:41:02

213: Closet Stimulation (John Scarborough & Mackenzie...

Youth Group Chronicles ·

2026/02/17

This week on Youth Group Chronicles, Sam is joined by John Scarborough and Mackenzie Smolin for an episode that somehow escalates from mildly awkward to completely unhinged in record time. A concerned mom follows suspicious laughter into an upstairs closet and discovers four boys conducting what might be the strangest science experiment youth group has ever seen. Elsewhere, a simple baptism mix-up turns into an accidental worship service scandal, a new women’s Bible study launches with an

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00:55:55

212: The Summer Camp Hostage (Cole Clark & George...

Youth Group Chronicles ·

2026/02/11

Sam is joined by Cole Clark and George Johnson for an episode that spirals straight into summer-camp chaos, led by a story that starts with a leader walking into a cabin to solve a problem and immediately realizing he has become the problem. From there, things only get wilder—near-disasters at the pool, well-meaning Bible knowledge shouted at the worst possible moment, a youth trip that goes sideways after midnight, a fishing lesson that turns into a biological hazard, and a sermon illustration that

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01:30:17

211: Rizz, Rap, and Random Phone Calls | After Hours...

Youth Group Chronicles ·

2026/02/07

This After Hours bonus episode gets unhinged in the best way as Sam hangs with Sha and Dustin for a wide-ranging, no-rules conversation that somehow covers everything from Lord of the Rings vs. Star Wars debates to ranking the height and weight of podcast guests. Things take a turn when Taylor Ransom gets pulled into the chaos to settle whether blowing a shofar actually boosts your rizz, Dustin attempts rapping for the very first time, and the group dives into how you really know what your calling

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00:45:58

210: Oh Snap (Sha Racks & Buddy Jenkins)

Youth Group Chronicles ·

2026/02/04

Sam is joined by Sha Racks and Buddy Jenkins for an episode that somehow keeps escalating. The centerpiece story sets the tone as a simple youth group moment turns into a split-second decision with consequences no one saw coming, and it only spirals from there. Along the way, the crew works through stories involving a late-night lock-in gone horribly wrong, a prank with catastrophic timing, wildlife encounters that end in ER visits, camp mornings that take an immediate medical turn, mission trip

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00:42:15

209: The Altar Call No One Answered (Isaiah Smallwood...

Youth Group Chronicles ·

2026/01/28

This week on Youth Group Chronicles, Sam is joined by Isaiah Smallwood and Dustin Coe for an episode stacked with awkward moments, secondhand embarrassment, and stories that spiral fast. The centerpiece of the episode is a baffling altar call that goes completely sideways when no one responds, setting the tone for a run of youth group chaos that includes an innocent laugh at the worst possible moment, a prayer time that takes an unexpected turn, a camp injury that happens in a split second, and

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00:38:58

208: Forbidden Serving (Sha Racks & John Scarborough)

Youth Group Chronicles ·

2026/01/21

Sam is joined by Sha Racks and John Scarborough for an episode that quickly descends into chaos, led by the infamous Forbidden Serving story—a well-intentioned act of “helping” that becomes deeply uncomfortable for everyone watching and perfectly sets the tone for the episode. From summer camps gone horribly wrong and youth group games that should’ve been stopped immediately, to moments where leaders say the absolute worst possible thing at the worst possible time, this episode is packed with

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00:41:10

207: Welcome to 'Nam (Isaiah Smallwood & Dustin Coe)

Youth Group Chronicles ·

2026/01/14

Sam is joined by Isaiah Smallwood and Dustin Coe for an episode that spirals fast, led by the unforgettable Welcome to ’Nam story—a youth group game that goes from harmless fun to full-blown chaos in seconds and sets the tone for everything that follows. From Easter services that go wildly off-script, to camp rules that suddenly make terrifying sense, to leadership moments where one wrong move changes everything, this episode is stacked with stories that feel fake until you remember they happened at

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00:49:24

206: The Hungry Water Slide (LIVE at Calvary AOG 2025)

Youth Group Chronicles ·

2026/01/07

This week, Sam is joined by Cole Clark and Isaiah Smallwood for a live episode filmed at Who Told You at Calvary Assembly of God in Demotte, Indiana, and it’s exactly as chaotic as you’d expect. The night is anchored by the unforgettable story of The Hungry Water Slide, where a routine youth camp activity takes a sudden, horrifying turn, setting the tone for an episode packed with near-misses, questionable decisions, and moments that probably should’ve ended someone’s youth ministry career. From

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01:22:35

205: Sam Exposed... Again? | After Hours Series...

Youth Group Chronicles ·

2026/01/05

This After Hours bonus episode gets loose as Sam hangs out with Ciara and Cole for a wide-ranging, completely unfiltered conversation that somehow covers everything from personal weaknesses and settling long-running arguments to favorite movies, shows, and whether TV or films are superior. Along the way, we dive into homeschool lore, establish the pecking order in the Moss house, reveal middle names, talk dream travel destinations, break down our favorite sports to watch on TV, and spiral into

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00:51:24

204: The Mismatched Socks (Sha Racks & John Scarborough)

Youth Group Chronicles ·

2025/12/31

This week on Youth Group Chronicles, Sam is joined by Sha Racks and John Scarborough for an episode built around one painfully awkward youth group moment that spirals way faster than anyone expects, all sparked by a harmless comment about mismatched socks that goes very, very wrong. From there, the stories only escalate—camp chaos fueled by a misunderstood bottle of “relieving powder,” pranks that cross every possible line, games that reveal way too much about a student’s imagination, well-meaning

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00:43:09

203: The Youth Group Stowaway (Isaiah Smallwood &...

Youth Group Chronicles ·

2025/12/24

This Christmas Eve episode of Youth Group Chronicles brings Isaiah Smallwood and Dustin Coe back with Sam for a lineup that somehow keeps getting worse the longer it goes, led by a youth trip stowaway story that spirals into full chaos before anyone realizes what’s happening. Along the way, things take a turn through painfully mistimed encouragement, prophetic words that land very differently than intended, youth group anatomy confusion, a camp lifeguard moment that no one involved will ever forget,

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00:43:29

202: A Ruff Night in the Church Van (Sha Racks & John...

Youth Group Chronicles ·

2025/12/17

Write a one paragraph description for this podcast episode based off these stories in the attached doc (the A Ruff Night in the Church Van (Sha Racks & John Scarborough) story should be the prominent one). When writing the description, don’t give away the punchline to any of the stories. Exclude any editors notes or announcements. Write the description based on stories and who’s a guest on the show with Sam.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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01:12:59

201: High-Speed Dating (Ross Johnston & Cole Clark)

Youth Group Chronicles ·

2025/12/10

Sam is joined by Ross Johnston and Cole Clark for an episode packed with youth-group chaos, questionable leadership decisions, and one high-speed love story that absolutely steals the show. From a late-night ride in Costa Rica that turns out to be much sketchier than anyone realized, to a campfire stunt that sends a show-off straight to the ER, to a leader who may or may not have facilitated some highway flirting, the disasters only escalate. Sam relives becoming that intern who roasted the wrong

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01:36:28

200: Signed, Sealed… Sent to Voicemail | After Hours...

Youth Group Chronicles ·

2025/12/06

In this 200th-episode After Hours celebration, Sam kicks back with Buddy Jenkins and Cole Clark as they call youth pastors nominated by their own students for some chaotic teenage-slang trivia, tear into a mountain of fan-submitted mail ranging from heartfelt letters to mystery packages, and spend the rest of the night hanging out on livestream—reacting, riffing, and answering comments with the folks who got them to milestone 200 in the first place.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy

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