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Think you’ve encountered it all as a youth pastor? Think again. Sam Moss and his co-hosts blind react to the wildest and craziest youth group stories you’ve ever heard.
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During this episode of Youth Group Chronicles, our guests learned to use wisdom when choosing songs to sing during prison ministry. For instance, you should not "I'll be home for Christmas" because it may result in all of the prisoners crying. Join Chris, Cole, and Sam for this Christmas episode of Youth Group Chronicles.
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Have you ever had a mix-up of words? One youth pastor made a mistake while describing the plague of darkness. On this week's episode of Youth Group Chronicles, join Sam, Isaiah, and Tim for a hilarious episode.
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On this episode of Youth Group Chronicles, a Fourth of July youth group night takes a wild turn when a firework war erupts in the church parking lot. Amid the chaos of Roman candles flying and kids screaming, a panicked girl reveals a burnt patch of hair and a singed scalp, leaving everyone stunned. Join Sam, Chad, and Mindy as they recount this unforgettable night of mayhem
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On this episode of Youth Group Chronicles we were live in Rochester, NY at Saturate Youth Conference. One of the stories was wild! The bus driver for the youth group was on the run from the police for murder... WILD! Join Sam, Isaiah, and Cole for this special episode of Youth Group Chronicles.
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At camp, a couple of students learned the danger of peeing in the dark simultaneously. One boy missed a tree and soaked his friend in his pee... from head to toe. Join Sam, Mindy, and Mason on this week's episode of Youth Group Chronicles.
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One youth pastor learned the importance of not believing everything a teenager says. A teenager claimed to be kicked out of his house and the youth pastor offered the student a hotel room. The teenager bought $300 worth of adult movies in this hotel room... On the church credit card... and there almost was a kidnapping charge, Find out what else happened on this episode of Youth Group Chronicles with Sam, Cole, and Buddy.
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At a youth camp, a fight night got out of hand when a skilled street fighter was challenged by a newcomer with special needs, leading to a shocking accident. In this episode, we tell the story of how a night of fun turned serious, leaving everyone to think twice about where to draw the line. Join Sam, Isaiah, and Dustin as we dive into this week's episode of Youth Group Chronicles.
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On this episode of Youth Group Chronicles, join Sam, Mindy, and Mason as they recount a youth lock-in gone wrong. At 2 a.m., a naked homeless man wandered into the building, right in front of the entire youth group. The youth pastor quickly tried to intervene, but the man struck him. A brave youth leader jumped in to help, tackling the intruder, who even tried to bite him in the struggle. Tune in to find out how this wild night unfolded and more!
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This week on Youth Group Chronicles, some students decided to surround a picture of their youth pastor with candles and flowers. One of the students posted the photo on social media with the verse 2 Timothy 4:7... the church received multiple phone calls that week from people sending their condolences. Find out what else happened on this episode of Youth Group Chronicles with Sam, Cole, and Buddy.
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On this episode of Youth Group Chronicles, one youth leader walked around a gas station with four young girls to bless people by paying for their gas. The first one went great, but the second one didn't go so well. The youth leader and the girls walked up to a drug deal. Talk about awkward... If you want to laugh, you don't want to miss this episode of YGC with Sam, Isaiah, and Dustin.
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Youth trips are wild! One time, on a trip, there was a boy's room and a girl's room. Everyone was in the girl's room hanging out, so one leader went to the boy's room to go to the bathroom... but the youth pastor and his wife came into the room and started kissing while the leader was in the bathroom. Find out what happens on this episode of Youth Group Chronicles with Sam, Mason, and Mindy.
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One youth pastor was taking his students to church camp. Upon arriving at camp, the pastor realized he left his money bag a few miles down the road. The pastor hopped in the van and drove to get the bag. Fortunately, he got the money bag. Unfortunately, the pastor heard a voice from the top of the van say, "Pastor, can I ride inside the van?". For more crazy stories, tune into this weeks episode of Youth Group Chronicles with Sam, Cole, and Buddy.
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During a ring toss game at a church festival, a student landed a ring on a baby bottle full of milk and was dared to chug it, thinking it was just baby formula mixed by the pastor. After downing the entire bottle, chaos ensued when they discovered it was breast milk that had been left out in the sun for hours. Tune into this episode of Youth Group Chronicles with Sam, Zay, and Dustin.
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During this episode of Youth Group Chronicles, Sam and the team are live in Horseheads, NY. One cook at a camp decided to cook the food with laxatives and remove all of the toilet paper from the bathrooms across the camp. He proceeded to host a fundraiser for missions work from the roof of the building by auctioning off toilet paper. Tune into this episode with Sam, Cole, and Buddy live at Uproar Conference New York to hear more crazy stories like this one.
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On this episode of Youth Group Chronicles, something quite unexpected happened. Pastor Tim took on a gallon tea chugging challenge. Find out if he throws up in this episode with Sam, Isaiah, and Tim.
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2020 was a wild time. On a youth Zoom call, one youth group student set up his camera on the bathroom counter with a perfect view of him peeing at the whole group. After this occurrence, this student did not return to the youth group ever again. On this hilarious episode of Youth Group Chronicles, you can hear some more wild stories like this one with Sam, Micah, and Sha.
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During this episode, there is a crazy story of a youth leader who ended up looking like he was a human popsicle with a giant splinter up his butt... Find out what happens on this episode of Youth Group Chronicles with Sam, Isaiah, and Micah.
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Imagine going to church the morning after a youth hangout and finding it closed with yellow crime scene tape. With investigators walking around in hazardous material suits because of a mysterious white powder that was found over the ground. Find out what happened on this episode of Youth Group Chronicles with Sam, Isaiah, and Tim.
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On this episode of Youth Group Chronicles Sam, Micah, and Sha learned it is not a good idea to chug an energy drink in 30 seconds. One leader practically overdosed on caffeine and then passed out. He woke up about 20 times and did some crazy things, but has no memory of what he did. Find out what happened in this episode of Youth Group Chronicles,
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On this episode of Youth Group Chronicles a student attempted to high-five a female leader, but the student missed her hand. The student ended up with his hand sitting on her breast... Find out how this ended on this episode with Sam, Isaiah, and Micah.
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Have you ever run out of things to pray? One youth pastor did this as he was praying for different students. He started praying against sin in a student's life before an entire congregation. Turns out the student was not in sin and he made up the whole prayer. Find out what happened to this youth pastor's job on this episode of Youth Group Chronicles with Sam, Isaiah, and Tim.
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On this week of Youth Group Chronicles, a student used bad water to brush his teeth. After this occurrence, the student was super sick and had to ride a plane the next day. He went on the plane and after a nap opened his eyes to find the two rows in front and behind him completely cleared. Find out what happened on this episode of Youth Group Chronicles with Sam, Micah, and Sha.
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In this episode, one youth camp director learned not to allow people to serve at youth camp who he doesn't know well. A lady new to the his church offered to serve at a youth camp. Throughout the week strange comments arose left and right about her. The pinnacle moment occurred when a girl said she did not feel safe around the lady and she had planned to take students into the woods to offer animal sacrifices to other gods. Turns out the woman was a witch. Find out how the camp took care of this scenario on this episode of Youth Group Chronicles with Sam, Isaiah, and Micah.
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One youth leader walked into a room and saw about ten boys standing in a circle playing a game. As the youth leader observed, all the boys held hands and the boy at the end held a live electrical wire in his hand... Wild. Find out what happens on this live episode of Youth Group Chronicles during the Uproar Conference Maine with Sam, Zay, and Cole.
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Imagine enjoying a nice bonfire with your youth group and your youth pastor. When suddenly... BOOM! There is an explosion. One of the youth girls is bleeding from the arm and there is a bullet on the ground. Find out what happens in this episode of Youth Group Chronicles with Mason, Jah, and Sam.
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Have you ever had a student say something crazy...? How about having a student yell something false in front of the entire church congregation? One youth pastor had a student yell "he touched me outside" on his first day at the church. Find out what happens on this episode of Youth Group Chronicles with Zay, Antonio, and Sam.
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Ever been in a situation where you let your intrusive thoughts win? That's exactly what a youth pastor did mid-sermon when a student piped up and said there's no way a taser would hurt him. It doesn't take much imagination to figure out what happens next... Join Sam, Buddy and Cole in the studio for another fun episode reacting to outlandish youth ministry stories!
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Ever gotten your youth group together to do something nice for a somebody? That's exactly what this youth pastor did while on a mission trip in Africa. Except his thoughtful gesture didn't go according to plan and ended up wreaking havoc throughout an entire village. Join Sam, Mason and Jah as the three discover what happened this week on Youth Group Chronicles.
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Have you ever had your entire youth group in an awkward situation you couldn't remove yourself from fast enough? That's exactly what happened to this youth group on a fun day at the zoo. Let's just say the elephant exhibit didn't really keep things PG for all the 6th graders... Join Sam and his special guests, Isaiah and Antonio as they bring you another wild episode of Youth Group Chronicles!
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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!
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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!
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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...
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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…
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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.
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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.
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"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!
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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.
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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...
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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!
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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?
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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…
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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!
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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!
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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!
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"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!
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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...
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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!
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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!
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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...
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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!
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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.
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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 ears, you might want to give this a listen before sharing with kids.
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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...
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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!
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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!
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Sometimes youth group students can be funny, but from time to time they can just take things way too far. This week on Youth Group Chronicles Sam is joined by special guests Micah Costa and Tim Sterns. The two of them blind react to an insane story about a few youth group boys ordering an escort for their poor youth pastor. Find out how it all goes down today on YGC.
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We all have that one kid in our youth group that always takes games too seriously. This week on Youth Group Chronicles with special guests Dustin Coe and Aaron Sterns you'll hear a story about just that. Do you think your students are absolutely nuts compared to everyone else's youth groups? Think again!
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Some rejections need to go into the history books and this week on the podcast we share with you one of those moments. Isaiah Smallwood and Mackenzie Smolin join Sam in the studio as they blind react to a story about a boy who had a crush on a girl all week long at youth camp... but gets rejected in an out-of-pocket way when he finally asks her out. This story and many more on this episode of Youth Group Chronicles!
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It might be wise to add "don't spray paint your genitals" to your list of youth camp rules this summer. Never thought you'd hear that one, right? Tune into this episode of Youth Group Chronicles with special guests Tim Sterns & Micah Costa as they blind react to this story and many more.
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There are a few things I never thought I'd hear on this podcast. One of those being a youth student stealing their pastor's car. Find out what happened today on Youth Group Chronicles with special guests, Dustin Coe and Aaron Sterns. This story and many more this week on the podcast!
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Just when you think youth group kids couldn't get any crazier, a new episode of YGC rolls out. On this episode of the podcast with special guests Chad Spencer and Dustin Coe, you'll hear about a group of students who happened to be paying attention in chemistry class. Sam reads this wild story and so many more on this installment of Youth Group Chronicles.
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Once again on Youth Group Chronicles you're going to learn why youth pastors should stop trying to say "hip" things. If you don't know exactly what the phrase is you're saying, it's probable best you don't say it at all. Back on the show to react to this story and many more is Isaiah Smallwood and Aaron Sterns. Join them and show host, Sam Moss, as they blind react to the craziest youth ministry stories you've ever heard.
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Welcome back to another wild episode of Youth Group Chronicles. Joining Sam in the studio are two of his good friends Chad Spencer and Dustin Coe. If there's one thing you've come to realize after listening to this show it's that spell check is a very important tool. Tune into this episode to find out why!
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If you're in youth ministry, I gaurentee some of the words that have escaped the mouths of your students have left you speechless. Today on Youth Group Chronicles, Sam is joined in the studio by Isaiah Smallwood and Aaron Sterns. One of the stories they blind react to left them speechless and will probably do the same to you. Enjoy!
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Do you ever sleep super hard during a long week at camp with your teenagers? After this episode of Youth Group Chronicles you might be sleeping with one eye open whenever you're on a youth ministry trip. This week, Sam is joined by longtime friends Chad Spencer and Dustin Coe. The duo blind reacts to a story about a mysterious henna tattoo that appeared on a youth pastor in the middle of the night and many more hilarious stories. Be sure to tune in!
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Sometimes youth group kids just need a good prank pulled on them and that's exactly what happens in this episode of Youth Group Chronicles. Joining Sam in the studio to kick off season three of YGC, Isaiah Smallwood and Aaron Sterns blind react to this story and many more. Don't miss it!
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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 right one...
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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 time... and so much more.
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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.
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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 Chronicles.
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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 bombs behind the church. All this and more on this episode of Youth Group Chronicles!
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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 Group Chronicles.
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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.
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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.
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