Candy Coburn returns to Sidewalk Conversations to explore the tension between isolation and integration as Christians seek to authentically represent Christ in the world. Her journey as both a worship leader and bar performer offers powerful insights into maintaining spiritual authenticity while engaging with secular culture.
• The false dichotomy between isolation from culture versus integration with culture
• How holiness refers to heart separation rather than physical distance from the world
• Candy's dual ministry leading worship at "the Barn" while performing in bars and clubs
• Managing sobriety (10+ years) while performing in venues where alcohol flows freely
• Approaching every performance with prayer and the intention to be a "funnel of God's love"
• The liberating nature of sharing our messy stories and overcoming shame
• Finding your unique voice and calling without trying to be someone else
• The importance of taking time to heal from past mistakes before jumping back into ministry
• Excitement for creative, boundary-crossing ministry happening in Austin
Check out this episode from the Above the Treeline featuring Candy Coburn.
