In his lecture “Implicit and Explicit Integration in Christian Counseling and Psychotherapy,” Siang-Yang Tan looks at covert and overt approaches to integrating spiritual issues in therapy—while stressing the ethical responsibility and clinical sensitivity required for both.

In their respective responses, Ahmi Lee discusses the commonalities between preachers and Christian therapists, and Abbey Craigg reflects on the task of integration.

Siang-Yang Tan is senior professor of psychology at Fuller Seminary.