Sam is joined by Cole Clark and Sha Racks for a chaotic collection of youth group stories that will make you question every decision ever made in student ministry. From a girl turning a Chick-fil-A lunch into a full-on pepper spray evacuation, to a Christian club icebreaker that accidentally landed a student in the ER, to a nursing home visit that took a disturbingly sharp turn, the chaos doesn’t stop there—add in mission trip bathroom emergencies, mystery ingredients in gross game challenges, and a bowling trip gone terribly wrong, and you’ve got one unforgettable episode.

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In this After Hours bonus episode, Sam sits down with Taylor Ransom and Cole Clark for a late-night deep dive into everything from favorite books and Bible verses to go-to drinks and childhood denominations. Things get real crunchy as they swap thoughts on clean living, swap wild conspiracy theories, and even brainstorm survival plans for a Russian invasion. It’s an unfiltered, hilarious, and oddly insightful conversation you won’t want to miss.

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On this episode of Youth Group Chronicles, Sam is joined by Jon Rush and Buddy Jenkins for a chaotic lineup of stories that include a youth trip gone off the rails, an outreach skit that left someone hospitalized, and a worship night wardrobe malfunction no one will ever forget. But nothing tops the infamous "Stay Strapped or Get Clapped" moment—a story that somehow combines a hand gun, a special needs student, and a whole lot of questions…

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Taylor Ransom and Isaiah Smallwood are back in the studio with Sam for a wild ride through some of the most insane youth group stories yet. From a foosball table injury that sent a student to the ER in the worst way imaginable, to a middle schooler questioning whether his nether regions were dislocated, this episode doesn’t hold back. You'll also hear about a youth leader who accidentally sparked a police chase, a church choir compliment that went way too far, and a bathroom mystery that turned into a steamy nightmare. This one’s packed with chaos, confusion, and the kind of stories you’ll be glad didn’t happen to you.

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Taylor Ransom and Jon Rush join Sam on this episode of Youth Group Chronicles, where things get out of hand fast—from a youth pastor who left communion in the wrong hands, to a well-intentioned sermon that ended with a live choke-out on stage. You'll hear how one prank turned into lasting trauma, a Bible lesson almost caused a panic, and a youth group accidentally found themselves at a very questionable dinner stop. Buckle up—these stories are unhinged.

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Live from Community of Hope Youth Camp in West Palm Beach, Florida, Sam is joined by returning guests Isaiah Smallwood and Cole Clark for a chaotic round of real-life youth group stories. In this special episode, they react to a summer camp tradition gone horribly wrong when a late-night prank with a giant bell turns into a full-blown medical emergency. From a camper whose nipple gets split open by a towel, to a counselor who unknowingly bakes a used bandaid into dinner rolls, to a girl who ends up covered in spiders, this episode is packed with all the wild unpredictability that makes summer camp unforgettable.

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In this Youth Group Chronicles: After Hours bonus episode, Cole and Isaiah are back for another unfiltered hangout. We dive into Cole’s meltdown over American Airlines making him miss a live show, share some behind-the-scenes moments from our recent events, and interact with the live chat in real time. It’s a laid-back, off-the-cuff conversation full of laughs, rants, and the kind of chaos you’ve come to expect from After Hours.

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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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