Join Sam and his guests, Buddy & Cole, as they dive into another fun episode revolving around the crazy world of youth ministry. From a student taking a nose dive off a tire swing, to a youth pastor not understanding how iCloud Photos work, this is one episode you’ll need to add to your cue immediately. 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 05, 2024•42 min•Season 5Ep. 113
If you've been listening to this show for long, you know lock-ins always seem to go awry. From kids getting hurt, to couples sneaking off, we've basically recounted every possible scenario. Or have we...? Join Sam and his special guests, Mason and Jah, as they discover a lock-in scenario never shared on Youth Group Chronicles before. Don't miss this fun episode with featuring this crazy story and many more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://...
May 29, 2024•29 min•Season 5Ep. 112
Ever have a situation come up at youth group where you just know which kid was guilty? This exact scenario happened during a story we featured this week of Youth Group Chronicles, except things escalated and got WAY out of hand. Join Sam and his special studio guests, Isaiah Smallwood and Antonio Sanchez, as they discover what blind rage looks like... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
May 22, 2024•29 min•Season 5Ep. 111
Some stories on Youth Group Chronicles leave you with your jaw on the floor. And on this episode with special guests, Cole Clark and Buddy Jenkins, we’ve got another one of those stories. Join Sam and his studio guests as they react to an absolutely insane story about a student who had something unspeakable happen while using a porta-potty in Mexico… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
May 15, 2024•41 min•Season 5Ep. 110
On what seems like a crossover episode between "Youth Group Chronicles" and "I Didn't Know I Was Pregnant," you'll be shocked to hear about a story of a youth leader who goes into labor at summer camp... but she had no idea she was pregnant. Join Sam, Isaiah, and Buddy as the three react to this insane 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 08, 2024•36 min•Season 5Ep. 109
Ever thought of provoking a 6ft tall bird? Apparently, this group of youth students did and it didn't turn out too well for one poor student... Join Sam and special guests, Tim and Cole as the blind react to this story and so many more this week 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 ....
May 01, 2024•35 min•Season 5Ep. 108
"Let's play tag in the dark... but with firecrackers... it'll totally be safe..." said no one ever. Join Sam, Mason and Isaiah for another wild episode of Youth Group Chronicles as the trio reacts to a story about just that... firecracker tag in the dark. What could go wrong? Find out today 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 ....
Apr 24, 2024•40 min•Season 5Ep. 107
Some youth leaders are just looking for their big break. But to go hunting down a gang war while staying in Puerto Rico on a youth trip - holding nothing but a machete...? This leader was out of his mind! Join Sam, Isaiah and Buddy as they dive into this crazy 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 ....
Apr 17, 2024•36 min•Season 5Ep. 106
Bag checks are a pretty normal procedure for larger youth gathering, but for one student this apparently was an infringement on his rights. Join Sam, Cole and Tim as they react to a wild story about a student who refused to let security check his the contents of his backpack before entering a youth event. I promise, you'll never guess what they found inside... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Apr 10, 2024•40 min•Season 5Ep. 105
In this installment of the Youth Group Chronicles podcast, special guests Mason and Isaiah react to a story about a youth student who arrives in his pastor's office one morning in tears. Come to find out, he was completely distraught over losing his purity ring. Why was he so upset about something so seemingly insignificant? Find out today on YGC! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Apr 03, 2024•42 min•Season 5Ep. 104
We’ve heard some very odd stories over the past couple years on Youth Group Chronicles. But I don’t think anything can prepare you for one of the stories on this episode of the show. Join Sam, Isaiah and Buddy in the YGC studio as the trio find out together what a “squish session” is. And no, there’s absolutely no way you’re gonna guess this one. Tune into this wild episode to find out what a youth group girl was doing for $200… in a PetSmart parking lot? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/...
Mar 27, 2024•44 min•Season 5Ep. 103
Youth group boys always seem to be getting themselves into trouble. Only this time, it’s in a way you probably wouldn’t expect… Join Sam, Cole and Tim on another wild episode of Youth Group Chronicles where the trio learns why crawfish and shirtless boys don’t mix… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Mar 20, 2024•41 min•Season 5Ep. 102
Ever had an innocent prank turn dark real quick? Join Sam, Isaiah and first-time guest, Mason Rios, for another fun episode of Youth Group Chronicles. The trio dives into a story about a youth group that gangs up on an unfortunate individual while riding bumper cars... except there was a detail about this person not noticed at first that made this one of our most cringe stories told on the show yet. This story and so much more this week on YGC! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...
Mar 13, 2024•44 min•Season 5Ep. 101
On this milestone episode for Youth Group Chronicles, we introduce new segments to the show that have never been featured before. From a hilarious roast of the YGC cast, to an intense game of would you rather, this episode will be one for the books. Join Sam, Tim, Micah, and Isaiah as the four bring you a unique show like never before as they celebrate 100 episodes together! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-...
Mar 06, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 4Ep. 100
This week on the podcast Sam, Micah and Tim are thrown a curve ball as they react to a wild story of a girl who tossed something at another student that nearly did this poor kid in. All because she saw it on Sponge Bob?! Find out what happens 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 ....
Feb 28, 2024•45 min•Season 4Ep. 99
"I just wanted to go swimming with the sharks..." Join Sam, Sha and John as they react to this story about a youth student that went into the ocean with something stuffed down his shorts to attract, yes, sharks. Don't believe us? Tune into to this week's episode of Youth Group Chronicles to find out what happens! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Feb 21, 2024•42 min•Season 4Ep. 98
PSA: pepper spray is not a toy. Never thought we'd have to say that? Well you might want to tune into this episode of Youth Group Chronicles with Sam, Cole and Mindy to find out exactly why this needed to be said. Let's just say one student was in some serious pain for a very long time. And no, it wasn't his eyes... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Feb 14, 2024•48 min•Season 4Ep. 97
On one of the wildest stories ever submitted to Youth Group Chronicles, Sam, Tim and Sha are nearly left speechless. Join the trio for another crazy episode as they react to a story of a youth pastor being woken up by a student in the oddest way possible... Find out what happens this week on YGC! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Feb 07, 2024•38 min•Season 4Ep. 96
Ever got a weird feeling about a new kid that showed up to youth group for the first time? Maybe it hasn't happened to everyone, but if it happens to you, it's a good idea to trust your instinct and keep and eye on the newcomer. On this episode of Youth Group Chronicles Sam, Micah, and Tim open the show with a wild story about an eerie student with some WILD intentions. Find out what happens this week on the podcast! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice a...
Jan 31, 2024•49 min•Season 4Ep. 95
Hunting trips can be a fun bonding experience for youth groups and families to enjoy together. But be warned, if you bring someone from the inner city to go hunting with you they NEED to be supervised at all times. Not sure why? Join Sam, Sha and John on this week's episode of the podcast as they discover exactly what can go wrong on a youth group hunting trip... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jan 24, 2024•41 min•Season 4Ep. 94
Do you ever look at something the students in your youth group have done and just shake your head in disbelief? On this episode of Youth Group Chronicles your jaw will be on the floor when you hear about what some students did to cut the lines at a theme park. Join Sam, Cole and Mindy for another hilarious 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 ....
Jan 17, 2024•31 min•Season 4Ep. 93
Ever have an idea that sounded good in your head, but didn't translate to the real world? This week on Youth Group Chronicles Sam is joined by special guests Sha Racks and Tim Stearns. The trio dive into a story about a youth group hanging hammocks above each other until the stack reached eight feet high. All was well until a 225lb youth kid decided to climb into the highest hammock... All this and more on this week's installment of the YGC podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privac...
Jan 10, 2024•44 min•Season 4Ep. 92
We've all texted the wrong person before - it's pretty common in this day and age. But have you ever asked the wrong person out over text? And did that person happen to be a thirteen year old girl? Don't miss this wild episode of Youth Group Chronicles with Sam, Isaiah and Micah as the trio dives into this story and many more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jan 03, 2024•34 min•Season 4Ep. 91
Ever been caught in an uncomfortable situation in youth ministry? Nine times out of ten it involves a student, but on this episode of Youth Group Chronicles it involves a handsy grandma. Don't believe us? Join Sam, Isaiah and Sha to find out just how far this woman crosses the line... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Dec 27, 2023•40 min•Season 4Ep. 90
Kids say the wildest things and they always seem to have the worst timing. Don't believe us? You will after you tune into this episode of Youth Group Chronicles with Sam, Micah and Jacob. One student writes a heart-felt card that probably should've never left the draft pile... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Dec 20, 2023•40 min•Season 4Ep. 89
When coming up with a new band name that travels to hispanic churches to lead worship, it's should go without saying the abbreviations of your name shouldn't spell ICE... right? Well on this wild episode of the podcast an unfortunate youth group band didn't adhere to that advice. Join Sam, Tim and Cole for an episode of Youth Group Chronicles to find out what happened when they showed up in their unmarked white van... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice ...
Dec 13, 2023•29 min•Season 4Ep. 88
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 https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Dec 06, 2023•45 min•Season 4Ep. 87
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 ....
Nov 29, 2023•34 min•Season 4Ep. 86
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://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Nov 22, 2023•32 min•Season 4Ep. 85
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 Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-no...
Nov 15, 2023•29 min•Season 4Ep. 84
