Episode 34: Comrades and Canoes
A canoe trip in Quetico Provincial Park includes a number of great moments and experiences! Featuring the music of Steve Bell
Aug 18, 2020•16 min
A Skoop of Life
A Skoop of Life is a podcast that features personal stories and spiritual insights by host Sherryl Koop, accompanied by the music of Canadian artists. The program is produced by Square One World Media in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Episodes
Episode 33: Hippos and Hotels
Join Sherryl as she explores Kenya and runs into some adventures she did not expect! – Featuring the music of David Miller and Jordan Jackiew
Aug 11, 2020•16 min
Episode 32: Batayes and Beaches
This trip to Dominican Republic was about way more than just a vacation – listen to find out what the adventure was on this trip of Sherryl’s! – Music by Charmaine (Champion) Brown
Aug 04, 2020•16 min
Episode 31: Rails and Races
Racing a train in Russia is but one of the adventures Sherryl encounters on this trip. Music by Steve Bell
Jul 28, 2020•16 min
Episode 30: Netherland and Everyland
Sherryl’s next travel adventure takes her to Amsterdam where she meets people from all over the world. Music by Linnea(Salte)Anstey.
Jul 21, 2020•16 min
Episode 29: Bears and Buds
Come join Sherryl on an adventure up close and personal with a polar bear. Music by Amanda Lindsey Cook.
Jul 14, 2020•16 min
Episode 28: Storms and Sisters
Ever been canoeing in the great Canadian wilderness and wondered if you would live to tell the tale? This episode is one of those stories. Sherryl, together with her youngest sister, encounter a myriad of adventures! Featuring music by Linnea (Salte) Anstey.
Jul 07, 2020•16 min
Episode 27: Burmese and Bibles
In this episode, we hear about how Sherryl’s trip to Taiwan brings some surprises with it… including an earth shaking one. Featuring the music of Julie Iverson.
Jun 30, 2020•16 min
Episode 26: Prairies and Peaks
Welcome back! Find out what happens when Sherryl does her first ever mountain climbing expedition. Kris Isaak is the featured artist in this episode.
Jun 23, 2020•16 min
Episode 25: Cliffs and Caves
In this episode, Sherryl talks about how a trip to South Africa brought about adventures that strengthened several of Sherryl’s friendships. Featuring music by Steve Bell.
Jun 16, 2020•16 min
Episode 24: Gangs and Guns
Sherryl tells about her travels to a large US city, in which she learned many life lessons. Music by Julliene Mansilla.
Jun 09, 2020•16 min
Episode 23: Backpacks and Brothels
Today marks the start of a new series entitled ‘Oh the Places I Have Gone' in which Sherryl shares stories of the many places around the world she has traveled, and some of her adventures on those trips. In this episode, we hear about Sherryl's first ever backpacking trip, which she took together with a dear friend, in which they ended up somewhere they would never have imagined! The music featured in this episode is by Kaylyn Lozynyc.
Jun 02, 2020•16 min
Episode 22 – The One-Utensil Wedding
In this episode, Sherryl finds herself in a quandary when she attends a friends’ wedding that requires ingenuity. Music by Dave Miller & Jordan Jackiew.
May 26, 2020•15 min
Episode 21: A Match Made on Earth
Did you know that Sherryl is know as a matchmaker? In this episode we find out whether she's successful at it. Featuring music by Amanda Lindsey Cook, nee Falk.
May 19, 2020•15 min
Episode 20: Wedding in the Family
In this episode, Sherryl tells of the first - but not the last - time in her life that she got to be in a wedding. Featuring the music of Bernadette Carlson.
May 12, 2020•15 min
Episode 19: Wedding in the “Hood”
Over the next few weeks, Sherryl will be sharing some stories about weddings that she has been involved in, attended, served at, and even played matchmaker at! In this particular episode we find out what happened when one of the guests at a wedding Sherryl was involved in disappeared! Music by Steve Bell.
May 05, 2020•15 min
Episode 18: Special Edition - Joy Stories
Sherryl decided that after a month of ‘Joy and Sorrow’ stories on her podcast, she would put together this special edition podcast entitled ‘Joy Stories’. It includes five short stories that have happened over these last weeks while the world has been dealing with Covid-19, and will hopefully bring some joy to you as you listen to them. Featuring music by Jordan Jackiew and David Miller.
Apr 30, 2020•15 min
Episode 17: Skateboarder Extraordinaire - PHIX
Sherryl tells the story of how she got to live out her skateboarding dreams vicariously through a friend and colleague and how that friendship ended far too soon. This episode is in memory of Paul Hoffmann, and features the music of Kris Isaak.
Apr 28, 2020•15 min
Episode 16: One Wedding and One Funeral
In this episode, Sherryl tells of how sometimes joy and sorrow can be so tightly wrapped together that it can be hard to experience one without the other. Featuring music by Steve Bell.
Apr 21, 2020•15 min
Episode 15: Time in the USA
Sherryl shares a story about a dear friendship that began while she was attending school in Colorado but later came to an abrupt and unexpected end. In this episode, you'll hear music by Bernadette Carlson.
Apr 14, 2020•15 min
Episode 14: Grade 8
We start a new series today in which Sherryl shares stories of when joy, grief and sorrow all get mixed up together in the most surprising and at times heart-wrenching of ways. At this time of so much uncertainty, hopefully these stories will remind us all that there are times of joy and times of sorrow and sometimes the two happen almost simultaneously. And most of all, may these stories remind us that God loves us and is with us! In this episode, Sherryl shares about a friendship from her grad...
Apr 07, 2020•15 min
Episode 13: The Toyota Tercel’s Last Days
In this last episode in the series about cars Sherryl has known and loved, Sherryl finds herself pondering what to do when her car and her life are fragile. It features the music of Amanda Lindsey Cook, nee Falk.
Mar 31, 2020•15 min
Episode 12: The VW Rabbit says Goodbye
In this episode, hear the story that unfolded when Sherryl had to say goodbye to her lovely blue VW Rabbit. Featuring the music of Kassie Tyers.
Mar 24, 2020•15 min
Episode 11: The Chevette’s Trip West
When Sherryl decides to take a road trip out west, a crisis brings about some creative problem solving! This episode features the music of Steve Bell.
Mar 17, 2020•14 min
Episode 10: The Chevette’s Night Out
In this episode, find out how ballet fits into a story of a car that Sherryl knew and loved. Featuring the music of Kris Isaak.
Mar 10, 2020•15 min
Episode 9: The 1966 Ford LTD
This is the first episode in a new series in which Sherryl shares stories about cars she's owned and loved, and some of the adventures with those cars! Find out what happens when Sherryl takes the 1966 Ford LTD out for some fun with friends of hers. Featuring music by the Gospel Light Singers.
Mar 03, 2020•15 min
Episode 8: It Takes a Community
This is the final episode in the Love Stories series! Listen as Sherryl discovers that it not only ‘takes a village’ to raise a child but it ‘takes a community’ to care for her! Featuring the music of Steve Bell.
Feb 25, 2020•15 min
Episode 7: And Then There Were Three
When three friends who love one another make a commitment, no telling what can happen! In this episode, you will also hear the music of Dave Miller & Jordan Jackiew.
Feb 18, 2020•15 min
Episode 6: An Epic Love Story – Part Two
In this episode you’ll hear the conclusion of an EPIC love story that Sherryl tells with delight and humour! You will also hear the music of Drew Brown.
Feb 11, 2020•16 min
Episode 5: An Epic Love Story – Part One
Hello! Welcome back to the A Skoop of Life podcast! We’re kicking off a new series of episodes today with the theme, “Love Stories”. Today’s love story is SO EPIC it takes 2 episodes to tell the entire tale! The music of Kris Isaak is also featured in this episode!
Feb 04, 2020•15 min
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