Sam is joined by Ross Johnston and Cole Clark for an episode packed with youth-group chaos, questionable leadership decisions, and one high-speed love story that absolutely steals the show. From a late-night ride in Costa Rica that turns out to be much sketchier than anyone realized, to a campfire stunt that sends a show-off straight to the ER, to a leader who may or may not have facilitated some highway flirting, the disasters only escalate. Sam relives becoming that intern who roasted the wrong students, a nursing-home visit that turned into a full-blown sprint-for-your-life moment, and a camp prize that pushed one teenager’s heart rate into uncharted territory. Toss in Ross’s satanist saga and a missing kid secretly living at church, and this episode proves—yet again—that youth ministry might be the most unpredictable job on earth.

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In this 200th-episode After Hours celebration, Sam kicks back with Buddy Jenkins and Cole Clark as they call youth pastors nominated by their own students for some chaotic teenage-slang trivia, tear into a mountain of fan-submitted mail ranging from heartfelt letters to mystery packages, and spend the rest of the night hanging out on livestream—reacting, riffing, and answering comments with the folks who got them to milestone 200 in the first place.

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Sam is joined by Buddy Jenkins and John Scarborough for an episode loaded with unhinged youth ministry chaos—headlined by the story of a group of teens who were convinced they’d discovered a discarded mall mannequin deep in the woods, only to learn it was something far more real. From camp relay games gone horribly wrong, to sermons that nosedived at the worst possible moments, to a prayer circle where the only thing holier than the moment was the uncomfortable amount of hand-kissing involved, this one is stacked with stories you’ll wish you weren’t imagining. If you’ve ever worked with students, buckle up—this episode proves that even the most normal youth group day can turn into a legend…

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Sam is joined by Cole Clark and Mackenzie Smolin for an episode packed with the kind of chaos only youth ministry can produce. From a pastor’s bold coffin sermon illustration that went wildly off-script, to a campfire testimony that sparked an extremely awkward misunderstanding, to indoor obstacle courses involving electric fencing, ATV mishaps, late-night cabin nightmares, and a youth trip moment that left a leader questioning life itself—these stories escalate fast and leave you wondering how any of us survived youth group at all…

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This week, Sam is joined by Buddy Jenkins and John Scarborough for one of the wildest mixes of youth group chaos yet. Things kick off with a counselor at camp whose nighttime “episodes” turn an entire cabin into a horror scene, setting the tone for an episode packed with unbelievable moments—from students making questionable decisions with their parents’ grooming tools, to lock-in games that take a terrifying turn in the dark, to towel-war battles gone horribly wrong, to disappearing campers, farm-camp surprises, and even a post-trip revelation no youth pastor ever wants to hear. Buckle up—this one escalates fast, and nothing is what you think it’s going to be…

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Sam is joined by Cole Clark and Mackenzie Smolin for a lineup of youth group chaos you won’t believe. From a well-intentioned prayer moment that goes wildly off the rails, to breakdance team disasters, hacked church announcement screens, and the most questionable camp experiences ever, this episode proves that ministry moments don’t always go as planned. Get ready for accidental injuries, cringe-inducing misunderstandings, and stories that will make you grateful these things didn’t happen at your church.

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In this After Hours bonus episode, Sam is joined by Buddy Jenkins and Cole Clark for a chaotic mix of stories, opinions, and questionable life confessions. From Halloween memories and the wildest things they’ve seen in church, to debating unbelievers, dissecting homeschool culture (including peak homeschool moments and prom takes), and roasting each other’s hair phases, nothing is off-limits. They dive into hunting trip mishaps, argue about when Christmas lights should legally go up, reveal their favorite music artists and cafeteria foods, and even weigh in on Phillip Anthony Mitchell. It’s unfiltered, unplanned, and way too honest—just how After Hours should be.

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This week on Youth Group Chronicles, Sam is joined by Buddy Jenkins and John Scarborough for a lineup of stories that prove youth ministry is never predictable. From a late-night “attempted kidnapping” that spiraled into a full parent meltdown, to a mysterious intruder shoving students awake in the middle of the night, to a kid secretly producing an entire army of paper cut-out gingerbread criminals, things escalate fast. Sam also hears a story about a pastor’s parent meeting that goes wildly off the rails, a prayer moment that takes an extremely unfortunate turn, and a youth leader whose attempt to maintain order crosses a few too many lines. But nothing tops the chaotic moment that turns an innocent youth event into a full-blown splash zone—courtesy of one fearless middle schooler. Tune in and prepare to be concerned for humanity.

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This week, Sam is joined by Cole Clark and Mackenzie Smolin for an episode that might just make your skin crawl. It all kicks off with a story about a bizarre youth group mystery involving a messy bun trend gone terribly wrong. From there, things spiral into fake healings, awkward baptisms, unexpected medical bills, and one seriously painful water activity gone sideways. Camp chaos, church cringe, and jaw-dropping moments—this episode has it all.

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This week on Youth Group Chronicles, Sam is joined by Cole Clark and John Scarborough for one of the most unforgettable house gatherings ever—let’s just say a tiny dog completely stole the show. From there, things only get wilder with stories of shocking camp confessions, an accidental “art project” that left a permanent mark on the church floor, and a movie night no one will ever unsee. It’s chaotic, it’s unhinged, and it’s exactly why we love youth group stories.

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