In this episode of Chat PLT, Pastor Luke digs into the surprising history, symbolism, and spiritual meaning behind one of the world’s most recognisable Christmas traditions: the Christmas tree.From ancient winter festivals to Victorian innovation… from evergreen hope to gospel symbolism… we explore where the Christmas tree really came from, what it doesn’t mean, and how Christians can engage with it thoughtfully, biblically, and joyfully.

Are you burning for God — or just going through the motions? In this powerful and practical message, Pastor Luke Taylor unpacks 2 Timothy 1:6, reminding us to “fan into flame the gift of God” and reignite the fire of faith in our hearts.

👉 In Part 2 of the Fire & Steel series, Pastor Luke explores:

- What it really means to have a faith on fire

- How God lights the flame — but we must keep it burning

- The 4 essentials every fire (and believer) needs: Ignition, Oxygen, Fuel, and Chain Reaction

- Why spiritual fire isn’t about noise or hype — but about passion, intimacy, and obedience

Whether you’re burning bright or barely glowing, this message is a revival call for anyone feeling spiritually dry, tired, or distant. Learn how to tend the fire in your life through the Word, prayer, fellowship, worship, and sacrifice — and how your fire can impact others.

🙌 If you’ve been asking:

“How do I get my passion for God back?”

“What is spiritual fire and how do I keep it alive?”

“Why does my faith feel cold or routine?”

This message is for you.

You’ve heard the claim every December: “Christmas is just a pagan holiday Christians borrowed!”But is that actually true?In this episode of CHAT PLT, Pastor Luke dives deep into the history behind December 25th, exploring where the date really came from and whether early Christians were copying pagan festivals—or doing something very different.We’ll look at:✨ The popular claims about pagan origins✨ What early Christians actually believed about Jesus’ birth✨ Why December 25th became significant long before internet debates✨ The “calculation theory” and ancient ideas of prophetic perfection✨ What all this means for how we celebrate Christmas todaySpoiler: the real story is far more interesting (and more Christian!) than the memes suggest.If you’ve ever wondered where Christmas comes from—or want to speak confidently into cultural conversations—this episode will give you solid, thoughtful insight rooted in history and theology.