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Welcome to the Ministry to Youth Stories Podcast, where youth ministry leaders like you call in to share their outrageous, hilarious and inspiring stories!

Episode 5: Chubby Chihuahuas and Kissing Booths – From a balloon pop game gone wrong to the infamous “Chubby Chihuahuas” game and a legendary kissing booth prank, these stories will have you laughing, cringing, and nodding along.

Episode 4: The Student Who Changed Everything – This episode explores the beautiful two-way street of youth ministry—how the transformation in a student’s life doesn’t just change their future, but can completely reshape the trajectory of your own life and ministry.

Episode 3: We Lost a Kid (But Found Him!) – Hear the wild true story of a student gone missing at camp (don’t worry, he was found and totally fine). If you’ve ever lost a student (and lived to tell the tale), take heart. You’re not alone. 

Episode 2: Game Fails – We kick things off with a story of a Sunday morning game that ended with a student in the ER (spoiler alert: they were okay) and then we hear a hilarious Christmas-themed “game gone wrong”.

Episode 1: Camp Chaos – Listen to the legendary puke youth camp story! It’s messy, it’s gross and it’s unforgettable.

Youth ministry is full of unforgettable moments, the kind that make you laugh until your stomach hurts, cry because you deeply care, and shake your head wondering, “Did that really just happen at youth group?” 

Each week, youth pastors and leaders just like you call in on the show to share their most outrageous, hilarious, and inspiring youth ministry stories. From youth group game fails and camp chaos to heartwarming tales of life change, this podcast is your behind-the-scenes pass into the unpredictable world of student ministry.

Want to share your story on the podcast?

Email Annie your best youth ministry story at content@ministrytoyouth.com. The show is all about youth ministry leaders like you sharing their stories live on the podcast.

Why Listen?

If you’ve ever:

• Cleaned up a youth room after a wild game only to find a mysterious smell that never goes away.
• Tried to explain theology while a middle schooler interrupts with “Would Jesus like Sour Patch Kids?”
• Wondered how other leaders survive camp chaos, volunteer drama, or awkward parent email. 

Then this podcast is for you!

We believe youth ministry is one of the hardest, funniest, and most rewarding callings out there. That’s why every story we share is packed with honesty, humor, and encouragement. You’ll laugh at the ridiculous, learn from the messy, and be reminded why investing in teenagers matters more than ever.

What You’ll Get in Each Episode:

• Real Stories: Nothing scripted here. Just authentic stories from youth leaders in the trenches.
• Laughter Guaranteed: Camp bloopers, youth group fails, and more will keep you grinning.
• Encouragement & Inspiration: Even in the chaos, you’ll find powerful reminders of God’s work in students’ lives.
• Connection: Hear from leaders across the world who share the same joys and challenges you face every week.

Who Is This Podcast For?

• Youth pastors who need a laugh after a long Wednesday night.
• Volunteer leaders looking for encouragement and fresh perspective.
• Church staff who want to better understand the highs and lows of student ministry.
• Anyone who loves teenagers and the unpredictable, beautiful world of youth group.

New episodes drop weekly, and you never know what kind of story you’ll hear next.

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