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 California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Nov 08, 2023•38 min•Season 4Ep. 83
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 at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Nov 01, 2023•39 min•Season 4Ep. 82
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://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Oct 25, 2023•39 min•Season 4Ep. 81
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 California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Oct 18, 2023•32 min•Season 4Ep. 80
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 California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Oct 11, 2023•29 min•Season 4Ep. 79
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 ....
Oct 04, 2023•30 min•Season 4Ep. 78
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 Smallwood and Gabe Cuomo. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at h...
Sep 27, 2023•29 min•Season 4Ep. 77
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 https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Sep 20, 2023•28 min•Season 4Ep. 76
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 .
Sep 13, 2023•28 min•Season 4Ep. 75
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 Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Sep 06, 2023•29 min•Season 4Ep. 74
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#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Aug 30, 2023•26 min•Season 4Ep. 73
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/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Aug 23, 2023•28 min•Season 4Ep. 72
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 ministry story and more. Enjoy! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Not...
Aug 16, 2023•30 min•Season 4Ep. 71
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 ....
Aug 09, 2023•30 min•Season 4Ep. 70
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-sell-my-info ....
Aug 02, 2023•30 min•Season 4Ep. 69
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! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/...
Jul 31, 2023•17 min
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 Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-no...
Jul 26, 2023•31 min•Season 4Ep. 68
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 California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jul 19, 2023•30 min•Season 3Ep. 67
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 Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jul 12, 2023•29 min•Season 3Ep. 66
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/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jul 05, 2023•30 min•Season 3Ep. 65
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 California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jun 28, 2023•28 min•Season 3Ep. 64
Maybe it's best not to let your gen-z pastor take the pulpit just yet. But if you do, maybe have urban dictionary ready to help translate the message... On this episode of the YGC podcast Sam is joined once again by Micah Costa and Sha Racks. The three dive into a plethora of youth ministry stories including a couple of Pastor Micah's own you won't want to miss. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jun 21, 2023•29 min•Season 3Ep. 63
Last week Sam flew out to Southern California to join Christian YouTuber, Ruslan, in his studio to record this episode and we are so excited for you all to hear it. Sam and Ruslan went pretty deep on a lot of different topics in the christian world and don’t worry, they also featured PLENTY of hilarious youth group stories. We hope you enjoy this bonus episode! ***We do have to give a warning, parental advisory is recommended. They talked pretty PG-13 about purity culture so if you have young ea...
Jun 19, 2023•1 hr 31 min
Some things simply go without saying. Like proof watch every movie you show your youth group...? On this installment of the YGC podcast special guests Cole Clark and Buddy Jenkins discover this isn't advice all youth leaders follow. Find out for yourself what happens 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 ....
Jun 14, 2023•28 min•Season 3Ep. 62
Youth pastors always seem to have a pretty extreme case of foot-mouth disease. And this episode of Youth Group Chronicles, featuring special guests Isaiah Smallwood and Antonio Sanchez, proves just that. Don't believe us, find our for yourself on this week's 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 ....
Jun 07, 2023•27 min•Season 3Ep. 61
On this episode of Youth Group Chronicles, Sam is joined by special guest Micah Costa and Sha Racks. The trio read some of the craziest youth ministry stories you've ever heard including a student who not only vomited in the van while on a youth trip, but also pooped his pants in the back seat as well - on the same trip. This 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...
May 31, 2023•28 min•Season 3Ep. 60
If you're planning to have a drinking competition at youth group, you should probably make sure the drink of choice doesn't contain alcohol. Some things you think you wouldn't have to say right? Unfortunately, you'll find out on this episode of Youth Group Chronicles that this isn't always the case. Sam is joined by special guests Cole Clark and Buddy Jenkins as the pair blind reacts to stories like this and so much more. Don't miss this week's episode of the YGC podcast! See Privacy Policy at h...
May 24, 2023•28 min•Season 3Ep. 59
The Bible teaches that there's nothing new under the sun. While this is true, this week on Youth Group Chronicles you might question that verse. Micah Costa and Tim Sterns join Sam in the studio as they react to one of the most absurd stories ever shared on this podcast. And it's hard to believe this isn't something new under the sun... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
May 17, 2023•26 min•Season 3Ep. 58
If there's one thing we've learned from this podcast it's that when a student says they need to use the bathroom, you better pull over as soon as you can. On this episode of YGC, Sam is joined by guest Aaron Sterns and Dustin Coe. The three of them react to a story about a student that didn't quite make it to his bathroom stop in time. And no, it's not a story you're going to forget. This and so much more today on Youth Group Chronicles! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califo...
May 10, 2023•28 min•Season 3Ep. 57
We all know youth group volunteers can be a bit flakey from time to time. But to have one mysteriously disappear and go missing for two weeks is another story. Find out what happens this week on Youth Group Chronicles with special guests Isaiah Smallwood and Mackenzie Smolin! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
May 03, 2023•24 min•Season 3Ep. 56
