1. What I Learned from Him
From Siang-Yang Tan’s interview and video, I learned that the Holy Spirit is not just a helper in our personal walk with God, but a vital presence in the counselling process. Dr Tan emphasizes that Christian therapists must remain deeply connected to the Holy Spirit through prayer, discernment, and humility. He explains that the Spirit gives wisdom, guidance, and power—not to control clients, but to serve them with truth and love. I also appreciated his view that spiritual formation and inner healing are deeply intertwined through the work of the Holy Spirit.
2. My Views on the Interview and Video
I found the interview and video to be both insightful and spiritually enriching. Dr Tan’s calm, thoughtful approach shows deep respect for both the counselling profession and the work of the Holy Spirit. I appreciated how he balances clinical expertise with spiritual sensitivity, showing that counselling is not just a science, but a ministry. His examples reminded me that Christian counselling is more than advice-giving—it’s a Spirit-led journey of healing and restoration. This reminds me of John 16:13, where Jesus promised the Spirit would guide us into all truth.