Join us on this exciting episode of GDU, where we chat with Annie Love, a dedicated Lackey from Geocaching Headquarters. Ever wondered what a Lackey is? We'll dive into the role and responsibilities of these essential geocaching team members, straight from the source. Annie shares some of her most thrilling geocaching adventures, from epic FTF (Fir…

Biblical counselor Dr. Ernie Baker shares insights on how couples can grow in relational and communication skills by answering the following questions: What are God-honoring motives for pursuing growth in these two areas? What is the difference between character qualities and relational skills? What are the core areas of communication we need to pu…

Our special guest this month is the intrepid ziggiau, a passionate geocacher with a treasure trove of stories. ziggiau will dive into the details of a recent geocaching expedition that brought a group of 34 adventurous geocachers to the lush landscapes and historic sites of Norfolk Island. Whether you're planning a geocaching trip or just curious a…

Sarah Dougherty helps us understand the rich meaning and application of the virtue of “kindness” by answering the following questions: what is the biblical definition of kindness, and how is it different from the world’s version? How do we cultivate this fruit of the spirit? Why do we need to be trained how to be kind? And why is it so important th…

Are you keen on attending a cracker of a geocaching event in QLD this coming September? Well, then here's the event for you. Join myself and RoddyC to discuss the upcoming GCLOGAN event to be held in the SE Queensland region. It's sure to be a great event. Enjoying the show, why not connect with GDU on our socials? You can find us on: YT - https://…

Biblical counselor Greg Gifford brings clarity to understanding the motives of our heart by answering the following questions: Why do our motives matter so much to God? What are questions someone can ask themselves to identify their motives? How should we interact with the tension of mixed motives? What is the process for purifying our motives? And…

Dawn Harcus explains the spiritual mothering model laid out in Titus 2 by answering the following questions: We have the Scriptures and the Holy Spirit, but why does God incorporate the human element of training into our sanctification? Is spiritual mothering best done in groups or one-on-one? Who is responsible for initiating this relationship? Sh…

Welcome to Lameroo's Ludicrous Legwarmers, a fun geocaching event happening over the June long weekend in picturesque Lameroo, South Australia. Join me, SnappyTomCats and Candice as we find out what all the fuss is about for this great little event held every year in SA over the June long weekend. We're going to explore the hidden gems and exciting…

Lynne Brown walks us through how to recover from failure by answering the following questions: How do we recover in those moments when we fail to live up to our expectations or the expectations of others? When a Christian fails and sins, what is the process of restoration? In what ways does the painful experience of failure serve as a gracious gift…

Musician and music educator Kellie Cunningham guides our understanding of the theology behind singing by answering the following questions: Why did God design and command us to sing? Can you explain why it's important to listen to and sing music that is biblically sound? Why is congregational singing so important for believers? For someone who does…

Are you keen to find out what "games" will be at the Canberra Capital GeoBash over Easter. Well wonder no more, I am joined by Tankengine, Joolay & DTY to explore all the fun and games planned for the Mega. Even find out a bit more about the Adventure Lab puzzles planned 🧩 Make sure you log your "Will Attend" at geocaching.com > GC9PNFB and make su…

Pastor Philip De Courcy brings the comfort of God's Word to help us identify and overcome sinful fear by answering the following questions: How do we discern the differences between natural, sinful, and holy fear? How are we as Christians to understand the supposed disconnect between our theology of God’s protection and our experience? What is the …

Biblical counselor Hannah Fuller offers encouragement to persevere well through trials by answering the following questions: How does perseverance look different for a Christian, and what fruit is produced when we persevere well? When we are in an extended challenge how do we guard our minds and hearts from despair? How do we persevere through the …

Get ready for an epic geocaching adventure! Join us as we strap on our hiking boots 🥾 & delve into the ammo can-packed schedule of the upcoming MEGA event in Canberra, ACT, this Easter 2024: the Capital GeoBash. Our trailblazers, Farmers5 👨‍🌾 & Tankengine 🚂, are here to guide you through woods of uncertainty, delivering you safely to the GZ of know…

Chris Hamilton shares the wisdom in seeking counsel by answering the following questions: what are the areas of life where counsel is useful? How many counselors should someone have in their life? What are the characteristics of a discerning counselor? What are the types of questions you should ask when seeking counsel? What weight should counsel h…

ER Doctor Carlan Wendler joins the podcast to provide practical guidance on how to navigate a medical emergency by answering the following questions: What is a Christian's responsibility when confronted with a medical emergency in everyday life? How can you help a family member or friend navigate the healthcare system? How do I know if I should go …

It's Australia 🇦🇺 vs Sweden 🇸🇪 In this episode we are diving into the exciting TB race between Patrik, from FoundIt! Podcast and Geocaching Downunder Podcast. If you haven't heard of this race, myself and Patrik from FoundIt! Podcast each released a travel bug into the wild with the mission to get to one another after Patrik won a TB on the show in…

Biblical counselor and author Stuart Scott helps set the tone for this year by encouraging us to put off pride and put on humility by answering the following questions: What are symptoms of pride? What are common ways you see pride manifesting in singles and in dating relationships? How can we identify and steer clear of "counterfeit" humility? Wha…

Get ready for an exhilarating chat with ChooknChunk, GIFF 2023's People's Choice Awardees! PurpleCacheEater delves into the making of 'Geocare – Home for the Aged Geocacher,' this year's stunning Aussie entry receiving worldwide acclaim. Discover the passion, the laughs, and the wild coordination behind the scenes. How did they wrangle wandering ge…

Jingle All The Way with GDU and GeoStuff.com.au! Join in the festive spirit with John, Di and PurpleCacheEater for a seasonal good time full of Christmas cheer. Let's celebrate the year that was and look ahead to what's on the horizon for next year - we're talking souvenirs and some geocaching events. Also get the head's up on all the latest and co…

Author and pastor Tim Challies encourages us with the truths about Heaven, our eternal home, by answering the following questions: Why is the topic of Heaven particularly meaningful for you? Why is it that Christians think so little about Heaven? Can you share some of the common misconceptions about Heaven you see among believers? Can you help us u…

What are you doing on 29th of February 2024? That's right - you'll be in Adelaide for Australia's first 1 day Mega 😉 Join me, PCE while I have a chat with Scramping & HevWalker to find out everything that's planned for the first Mega in 2024. Log your 'Will Attend' now or get more information about the event here. Enjoying the show, why not connect…

Our vocational work dominates our time perhaps more than any other activity in our lives. Reagan Rose joins this podcast discussion to give a biblical perspective on work by answering the following questions: How should Christians view their work, and is it just a necessary means to an end? How would someone evaluate if they have a proper "work/lif…

As a pastor and biblical counselor, Lance Quinn provides encouragement on how Christians can demonstrate the love of Christ through bearing one another’s burdens by answering the following questions: What does the Bible say about bearing one another’s burdens? What are types of burdens we should help bear, and for how long should we bear them? How …

Mother of five, Rachel Zwayne helps us understand the Titus 2 principle of "loving your children" by answering the following questions: How should Christian's view children, and what lies from the world do you see even Christians believing about children? How can the gospel play a central role in motherhood? What attitudes can single women "put on"…

Join PCE and special guest Ngaambul for insider tips on flawless geocache submissions. Ngaambul reviews caches for NSW and ACT, and shares some critical tips so you can dodge a DNF on your review process and be a winner with every cache submission. Don't miss it! Enjoying the show, why not connect with GDU on our socials? You can find us on: YT - h…

Heidi Kinzel joins the discussion today to give practical guidance on how to prepare in singleness to love your husband in the future by answering the following questions: Why is this the first priority in the Titus 2 principles? We have the Scripture and the Holy Spirit, but why did God design that we also needed to be taught this by older women? …

Ever wondered what it's like to host a Geocaching Podcast? Join me as I have a chat with Amie from Geocache Adventures as we discuss what it's like to host a podcast, what comes first - the topic or the guest and the challenges of recording and editing an entertaining show. Learn a little more about Amie and her podcast - Geocache Adventures. Enjoy…

Don't miss your last chance to explore Ballarat's GeoTour before it ends in early 2024! I'll be sitting down with Gemma Sistema to discuss Australia's only GeoTour. Join us as we find out what you need to do and plan for to make the most out of your geocaching adventure in the beautiful city of Ballarat. Enjoying the show, why not connect with GDU …

Lynne Brown helps us regain a Biblical perspective on the timing of events in our lives by answering the following questions: How does God relate to time in a way that's different from us? Why is it important to understand God's unchangeableness? What are some examples of God's perfect timing in the Bible? How can we train our minds and hearts to r…

Join PurpleCacheEater as we traverse the globe with Karicka, an Aussie-born Swedish geocaching legend. Dive into nearly 20 years of riveting adventures, spanning continents and cultures. Alongside the thrills, Karicka shares a heartfelt, sunsmart message: geocaching can be an awesome adventure that can take you places you've never heard of. However…

This month, I'll be having a chat with RoddyC about the FINAL Queensland Outback Geocaching Muster event. It's going to be held in Longreach from the 19th of September to the 23rd of September, 2023. During the Muster, there will be a variety of main events and side events happening. So whether you're a seasoned geocacher or just getting started, t…

Hello fearless souvenir collector. Come join me on this episode, I'll be diving into some of the exciting geocaching souvenirs that have been released this year - Wheel of Challenges, Maker Magic & a few more to come this year. Have you been collecting souvenirs? I also have some exciting news and details about the Capital GeoBash in Canberra 2024,…

Pastor Chris Mueller helps us understand the important quality of sensibility by answering the following questions: What is sensibility as defined by Scripture? Why is the way you think important for your spiritual life? What does sensibility look like played out in a dating relationship? How does being sensible affect our emotions? What would sens…

Get ready for an exciting show as we bring you some GDU Patreon Adventures! Join us for an action-packed episode featuring two incredible special guests, Seemyshell and Joolay, as they share their recent geocaching adventures - both near and far. First up is Seemyshell, GDU's Aussie in America, who a short while ago attended Geowoodstock 19 in Owen…

Pastor Jerry Wragg brings a balance of comfort and conviction to the following discouragements that singles face: What truth can you offer women who are experiencing loneliness? How would you encourage the woman who sees a lack of marriage-minded men in her context? How would you direct the single woman who is unsure where and how to invest her lif…

Lara McVicker and Heather Wiebe jump into the discussion to share their wisdom on how to support a bride as a bridesmaid during the wedding planning process by answering the following questions: How should we think about the role of being a bridesmaid? How can we honor God when we face the disappointment of expecting to be asked to be a bridesmaid …

This episode I sit down with the adventurous BenM70 to talk about his recent geocaching experiences throughout Adelaide and South Australia, along with some of his other notable geocaching expeditions. From the stunning natural landscapes to the bustling cityscapes, BenM70 takes us on a journey through the exciting world of geocaching in some of Au…

Returning guest Chris Hamilton unpacks this topic by answering the following questions: How far into the dating process should you get others involved in vetting a man's character, and is this an ongoing process? If a lady doesn't have believing family members she can turn to for help in discerning a man's character, how should she go about seeking…

Lynne Brown and Teri White bring clarity to this topic on matchmaking and set-ups by answering the following questions: Do you think there is a need for this in the church, and should people really engage with setting people up? How much involvement should the "matchmaker" have in the set-up process? How can "matchmakers" help to make the set-up si…

GDU is thrilled to bring you all the exciting details about the upcoming MEGA event in Canberra, ACT, happening over Easter 2024. Whether you're an experienced geocacher or a newbie, this event promises to be a blast with plenty of activities for all. Joining me on the show is The Farmers 5 and KittyKatch, two expert geocachers who will give us the…

Lisa has counseled hundreds of college students through the process of education, and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in answering the following questions: What are wise and unwise motivations for pursing education? What factors need to be considered in this pursuit? What are the pros & cons of pursuing higher education for women who de…

Two feminine and courageous women, Lynne Brown and Ann Bradley, join the conversation to discuss the roles God has designed for women and to shed light on the fallacies of feminism by answering the following questions: Where did feminism have it's roots? Can you help us understand what it means to be a "helper," and how singe women can live out thi…

Attention all geocaching enthusiasts - yes I mean YOU! Get ready for an exciting adventure at the upcoming Geocaching event in Rutherglen, Victoria, hosted by Geocaching Victoria over Easter 2023 from Thursday, April 6th to Monday, April 10th. You can join in on a range of exciting events and activities that are sure to keep you entertained through…

Passionate and intentional, Tom and Dawn model how to live out the gospel proclamation by answering the following questions: How do you build friendships with unbelievers in order to share the gospel with them? Should people share their faith in the workplace? What are the obstacles that keep people from sharing the gospel? How should we measure "s…

Fellow podcaster and author of the book "Redeeming Productivity," Reagan Rose helps us understand that our productivity matters to God, and increases our motivation to live for God's glory by answering the following questions: What does it mean to glorify God, and how is our productivity tied to this? What suggestions do you have for helping us be …

Are you going to this year's June Long Weekend in South Australia or WA Goes Big in June? In this episode we'll be bringing you interviews with the event's organisers, Travellinbees and Cravo10, as well as advice on how to make the most of your experience and all the information you need to know to make the most of the event. Enjoying the show, why…

In her 80 years of life Betty Price has learned how to cultivate a thankful heart. She shares these insights by answering the following questions: What is the connection between being thankful, and being sound minded? Why is thankfulness such an integral part of our worship? How do we pray "with thanksgiving"? How can we give thanks in everything? …

Biblical counselor Janet Aucoin shares practical wisdom on communication by answering the following questions: Why does our speech matter so much to God? How do we know the line between complaining, and sharing the real struggles about our lives with others? Do you have helpful ways you steer the conversation if it is verging towards gossip? What a…

Darrell Harrison joins this episode to shed light on the following questions: Do you think someone who is frustrated with the downsides of social media should give up on it altogether? What steps do you think through before you post something on social media? How do you recommend that people limit their time on these platforms? Do you have guiding …