• 173: The Faithful Carpet Cleaner (Tim Stearns & Buddy Jenkins)
    Jul 8 2025

    In this episode of Youth Group Chronicles, Sam is joined by Buddy Jenkins and Tim Stearns for another round of outrageous youth ministry stories. From a student’s unsanitary commitment to cleaning up spilled water, to a sleepwalking spaghetti fanatic, to a delivery gone terribly wrong, things get weirder by the minute. And just when you think it can’t get any worse, a prank goes sideways, a choir lands in a federal prison, and a lamb's fate sends campers into emotional chaos. Buckle up—this one’s wild.

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    41 mins
  • 171: Summer Camp Birth (Mindy Spencer & Mackenzie Smolin)
    Jun 25 2025

    This week on Youth Group Chronicles, Sam is joined by Mindy Spencer and Mackenzie Smolin for an episode packed with chaotic camp stories, painful pranks, and one unforgettable emergency. From a suspicious box behind a country church to an all-out prank war gone terribly wrong, things escalate quickly—but nothing tops the wild events surrounding a mysterious scream in the middle of the night at summer camp. You’ll laugh, cringe, and maybe even flinch as the trio reacts to some of the most outrageous youth group moments yet.

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    36 mins
  • 170: Mid-Worship Hang Out (John Scarborough & Isaiah Smallwood)
    Jun 18 2025

    In this episode of Youth Group Chronicles, Sam is joined by John Scarborough and Isaiah Smallwood as they react to some truly outrageous youth ministry moments—including a mid-worship interruption that left the entire room stunned. From an intern's awkward encounter at a girls’ small group to a student’s bold million-dollar mistake, things only get wilder as the stories unfold. And just when you think it can’t get any worse, camp gets invaded, a vasectomy gets tested, and a worship leader has a wardrobe malfunction in front of 160 middle schoolers…

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    47 mins
  • 169: Zay Crash Out? | After Hours Series (Isaiah Smallwood & Cole Clark)
    Jun 14 2025

    It’s another After Hours episode featuring special guests, Cole and Zay—and this one goes off the rails. From rapid fire questions and chaotic chat interactions to hot takes on the Catholic Church, food obsessions, and the music industry, nothing is off-limits. Zay even crashes mid-show. Buckle up.

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    1 hr and 58 mins
  • 168: Forbidden Ice Cream (Cole Clark & Sha Racks)
    Jun 11 2025

    On this episode of Youth Group Chronicles, Sam is joined by Cole Clark and Sha Racks for a wild ride through some of the most uncomfortable, chaotic, and downright bizarre moments in youth ministry. From a disturbing snack suggestion at a girls’ life group to a bathroom mix-up that left a leader hiding in shame, these stories don’t hold back. Whether it’s a group’s questionable attempt at jellyfish first aid, a forgotten youth pastor lost in the mountains, or a deeply unfortunate choice of toothbrush water, you’ll be cringing, laughing, and questioning everything. But nothing tops the tale of a youth group bonding experience that involved… forbidden ice cream.

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    43 mins
  • 167: Escaping from Mexico (Tim Stearns & Buddy Jenkins)
    Jun 4 2025

    Tim Stearns and Buddy Jenkins are back in the studio with Sam for a chaotic collection of youth group fails, featuring one of the most absurd food-related moments the show has ever seen. From a well-intentioned breakfast gone horribly wrong to an unexpected “rescue” at the U.S. border, this episode also includes a traumatized pig, a Christmas carol catastrophe, a poorly timed splinter extraction, and a camp prank that went way too far…

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    43 mins
  • 166: The Duct Tape Nightmare (Mindy Spencer & Mackenzie Coe)
    May 28 2025

    This week on Youth Group Chronicles, Sam is joined by Mackenzie Smolin and Mindy Spencer as they react to some truly chaotic youth ministry moments. Things kick off with a duct tape game that spirals into full-on disaster, followed by a Nyquil-fueled retreat meltdown, a camp tarp mystery no one wants solved, and a concession stand accident that shut down an entire booth. Throw in a bathtub surprise, an unfortunate sermon slip, and a texting mix-up that went very wrong—and you've got an episode you won’t forget.

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    33 mins