Yes, Using “Anointing” Oils Can Be Witchcraft | Ep 1122

[@ashie121]

As the spouse of an LAFD firefighter - I can only speak confidently with knowledge on the department matters mentioned here. Regarding the budget cut - LAFD gets their fiscal funding in installments and the $17mil was the just the first installment. To my knowledge, the actual budget cut is actually $49mil. Understanding this though does require a comprehensive understanding of the department’s funding. All that to say - any cut is disastrous considering we are in need of 2,000 more firefighters, 62 more stations, apparatus and apparatus mechanics and more. Regarding the salary & union agreements - the bigger story here is the new Blackrock funded payroll system implemented prematurely that owes firefighters (my husband included) tens of thousands of dollars in back pay. Allie Beth or producers, please message me if you are interested in learning more. There is a private, internal group of whistleblowers looking to get this info out.

[@suzannaturner299]

Please thank your husband and all the LAFD firefighters doing the best they can with everything going against them from wind, limited water supply, dry brush, limited staffing and on and on. My best friends home was saved from the Eaton Fire in N Arcadia as well as all my family all around LA County. My heart just breaks for all the lives lost and homes in ruins.

[@ashie121]

@ I will! He came home tonight for a few hours, first time in 7 days. He goes back out again in the morning. I’m so glad to hear your loved ones have been spared. Watching our communities be ravaged by these fires has felt apocalyptic. Hearing success stories is a welcome reminder of God’s goodness and provision.

[@yllatusmuna]

​@@ashie121 Yes we need whistle blowers! 😊

[@rayonnamiller1955]

Please thank your husband from The Miller family and I’m hugging you from Ohio for your support & love to your husband who has a very dangerous job. God bless your family!

[@kthompson5270]

Thank you for all the amazing hard strenuous work your husband is and has done on the frontlines and will continue doing. ❤

[@Tootsie26.2]

I couldn’t agree with you more on the anointing oils, Allie. Thanks for being faithful to the Word.

[@RonHutchCraft2]

@@Tootsie26.2 Allie can teach me from the Bible anytime. ✝️😇🇮🇱

[@natashajones6379]

@Allie, I appreciate the willingness to both address and accept the respectfully delivered criticism you received on the oils video. I was one who felt it wasn't really WHAT you had to say, but the delivery method and spirit or attitude that it was given with that was the issue. Thank you for addressing that and being humble enough to accept loving correction from your fellow believers where it was offered in love, with a firm hand. We all stumble sometimes... I'm grateful for your standing up for Truth but humbling yourself enough to realize when you have erred. THIS response was, to the original subject matter, what need to occur. You are an example others, especially younger women, and therefore you come under more scrutiny; I'm glad to see you handle it with the grace and care it merits.

[@Donna-q8t]

Thank you for being discerning about false teachings! I appreciate you calling it out publicly!

[@Christ_is_my_life88]

Great episode!! And the longer episodes do not bother me at all… the shorter ones can be disappointing- not because the content is bad… I just enjoy listening to you 😊

[@SavedBySweetGrace]

ALLIE THANK YOU FOR PREACHING SOUND DOCTRINE, BECAUSE DOCTRINE MATTERS!!!

[@lynhastings8671]

@@SavedBySweetGrace , Ruth 3:3

[@bethw4044]

Mark 6:13 in the Bible describes how Jesus' disciples cast out demons and healed the sick by anointing them with oil.

[@SavedBySweetGrace]

@@bethw4044 Sure and who do you know today that can do that? Because I have not seen a single human do that today. God surely can, and He can still use people, I just cannot name one person.

[@SavedBySweetGrace]

@ Sure but today, show me someone doing that today. I'll be waiting. We aren't saying the Bible doesn't show us examples we know that. We are saying TODAY we haven't seen those gifts being operated as before! That's just a fact. Your camp should prove it since you believe it for today.

[@croissantaholic6581]

@@SavedBySweetGraceI actually haven't watched this video yet and don't know what the context is regarding the controversy of anointing oneself with oil. But I can tell you that in Catholicism, anointing with oil is part of the sacrament called Anointing of the Sick, but it's always done by a priest to another person who is sick, never by a lay person and never to oneself. And it isn't some superstitious thing that places any kind of power in the oil itself. It is recognized that it is Jesus who touches the sick person through the ministry of the priest (whose ordination, by the way, can be traced back to the apostles and from them to Jesus Himself) and while physical healing is the hoped for effect, if it is God's will, "the primary effect of the Sacrament is a spiritual healing by which the sick person receives the Holy Spirit's gift of peace and courage to deal with the difficulties that accompany serious illness or the frailty of old age." (That's from the usccb website.) Hope that helps!

[@cynthialozano4840]

Completely agree with you,Allie, on anointing oils and the responsibility one has when sharing spiritual practices. Thank you so much for addressing this!

[@harmshoney]

thank you so much for covering this, Allie. as a former witch, i was SHOCKED at how many Christians were defending this practice in your IG comments 😳 when i first saw a video by her doing the same thing a few months ago, my first thought was, "this is literally witchcraft?? & not at all biblical!" this is exactly why so many people are deceived into thinking they can be a "Christian witch", because so many believers are trying to claim sorcery practices & make them biblical. we are never told to do this in scripture. that should be enough of an explanation.

[@reesecop]

You are wrong. In the Bible Ruth was told to anoint herself with oil, as were others.

[@MADEproductions365]

@@reesecop because it was cultural not because it was commanded .. this is descriptive not prescriptive.

[@Pammer9685]

Kudos for the explanation at the end! Very well put and Biblically accurate. I appreciate all you do.

[@JuniperLynn789]

Hey Allie! I’ve watched you for a long time and you are a wonderful role model and woman of God. I’m glad you have addressed the issue with the oil video. You are correct biblically when it comes to the oils. I know your heart and you were trying to warn the masses against clinging to the oils themselves. Because so many people would take her video and run with it without correct context. I am sure that Ashley did not intend to insinuate trust in the oils themselves. She definitely should have made that clear, since so many people are trying to maintain grasp of New age practices while adopting Christianity. I do think that Ashley should offer clarity to her viewers on this. I also think you, Allie, should offer a direct apology to Ashley only for the sarcastic blinking that definitely came across demeaning and not how Christ would want us to treat others. Maybe you have reached out to her, but just a thought. Not an apology for the biblical correction, just for the demeaning blinking effects.

[@jessicalabella6601]

You said it well.

[@sunangel8665]

I agree, unfortunately, I don’t believe Ashley was suggesting she was receiving power from anointing herself by the oil directly since her channel clearly denounced all such new age manifestation as demonic and if Allie had extended grace she would not have reacted so quickly. I also think she has not given a sincere apology in this video for her behaviour towards her which is unfortunate 😢🙏🏻

[@JuniperLynn789]

@@sunangel8665 yes, I do agree. I also realize that legally Allie might need to be careful with her wording of public apologies because of the chance of legally implicating herself of wrongdoing (some content creators have sued others for defamation when one admits fault). I think she might be seeking advice on this in the background and how to handle it.

[@sunangel8665]

@@JuniperLynn789 Great point, although scripturally I still believe esteeming our brothers and sisters as greater than ourselves with a heart posture of a servant’s heart is unfortunately not very evident in a lot of visible You Tubers that have channels with huge Christian following… they are more concerned with success and popularity with their perceived ‘ ministry’ rather than demonstrating a willingness to admit any mistakes or the fact they are imperfect and forget it is not about us but should be ALL about Jesus and I am definately not doubting Allie’s sincerity but time and time again, the very fact any believer is more scared of legal action rather than making it right with if they have offended a sister in Christ , I’m saddened 😔🙏🏻❤️

[@paulajames6149]

Allie, I wished you showed the oil video for more context. I am surprised by all the opposing response. In my opinion, Allie was not commenting on the girl in the video. It was not a personal attack. No where did Allie question her faith or salvation. Therefore, there is no need for a personal apology. Allie was commenting on theology. And that is the issue here. There is a difference in theology. I think Allie did a sufficient explanation in this video for her stance. And others are allowed to disagree. Allie’s job is to comment and give her opinion. That’s how social media goes. As for the face expression, I don’t think it was a big deal. People make face expressions because they don’t agree, not because they are being demeaning. I think people throw the word “judging”around too much. As if it the the biggest sin but judgement is good. We all make judgements and we should. Another word for it is “wisdom”.

[@AllieBethStuckey]

Correct!

[@lydiaschmitt7126]

Yes! Completely agree

[@JohnPrince-q11]

Tell like it is baby girl​@@AllieBethStuckey

[@rebekahtemple250]

Allie! Yes! I grew up in California and lived there for 50 years: this synopsis is 100% accurate. The state of California has completely deteriorated over the last 10 years to look and be NOTHING that it used to be. California has been destroyed by the very policies and many more that can’t be discussed because there are way too many, that you have so eloquently laid out in this episode. Thank you for taking the time to lay this timeline out so thoroughly.

[@michelebevans]

Allie's Theology is greatly appreciated.

[@sherryhynes2928]

Thankyou to all firefighters police all volunteers ❤

[@joyevenson8702]

Allie, You are so right concerning the physical abilities of firefighters and certain public servants. It’s hard to understand these people’s reasoning, Except that it is all foolishness and the consequences can be devastating …

[@Jul-79]

I love my hour with Allie. Great episode.❤❤❤❤

[@jillianhicks3793]

I appreciate your thoughtful, careful explanation (oils and fires, etc.). God speaks intentionally and carefully to us in his Word; I appreciate your efforts to do the same. Thank you! Great episode!

[@helencole7636]

Really appreciate the information on CAs policy. May the Lord use this tragedy for His glory. I also appreciate you addressing the comments on witchcraft, both the apologies and the clarification. May the Lord bless and keep you Allie. I appreciate all you are doing to speak truth to the issues.

[@topete-martinez5201]

👏 Thank you for speaking the truth Allie 🙏

[@GratiaPrima_]

The anointing oil thing: I agree and disagree with both Allie and the lady she was reacting to. Agreement with Allie: let’s make sure this is done biblically and as she laid out in this episode, NO ONE in the scriptures or in biblical times was anointing THEMSELVES for spiritual gifts or any spiritual reasons. You RECEIVE anointing from the authority. Either God Himself, or an authority He has in place over you. Ex: David was anointed as king by God’s prophet. As Allie said, Moses anointed Aaron priest. Etc. You don’t anoint yourself to anything. That isn’t how it works. Disagreement with Allie: the spirituality of using oil and anointing is real, and doesn’t have to be reduced to symbolism only. God really does use physical things for spiritual healing, blessing, anointing unto something… when the apostles anointed people they really (not symbolically) healed. Or were made elders, really, by being anointed with oil. Etc. That still happens today, it’s not just for the time of the apostles.

[@lynhastings8671]

Agree with everything you said.

[@lynhastings8671]

The title is also kind of cringe.

[@saltandlight316]

​@lynhastings8671 The title is essential oils. If you believe that blessing comes and healing comes from being anointed with oil, you cannot use any oil. Biblically it has to be made a certain way and it has to be prayed over by a pastor, elder, or priest. Essential oils do not make the cut.

[@72586jejones]

One read only James 5, starting on verse 13 to see anointing is still something that the church can do. If we do things in the orderly described, all is well. You are spot on in all you said.

[@jencaruso8088]

Ruth 3:3 Naomi instructs Ruth to go and wash herself and anoint herself. Anointing with oil was common during biblical times. The Hebrew word "suk" refers to the act of applying oil, which was often used to signify consecration or setting apart for a divine purpose. For Ruth, anointing herself was a way to present herself favorably to Boaz, but it also reflects a deeper spiritual readiness to embrace God's plan. This act can inspire believers to seek the anointing of the Holy Spirit in their own lives, preparing their hearts for God's work. In the video, Ashley was just showing how she prepares herself, putting on the full armor of God (which she say’s) as she prepares herself for her day….Before she goes out into the world. I realize that in this day & age, with destiny cards, etc. we need to be careful. But, before we as Christians excoriate someone, perhaps we should do our due diligence, find out a little bit about the person, exercise the fruits of the spirit and show a little charity. Just saying….☺️💓

[@hopesworld0113]

Well said Allie, always appreciate the longer episodes!

[@skyncash435]

As Christians, especially in the end times, we need to have discernment and judge everything against the Bible….thank you Allie for doing just that❤️🙏🏼

[@laurenhart584]

For our sons /daughters who have been vaccinated endlessly in the military just heart breaking

[@LivingFree-ze9xk]

Yes. It breaks my heart, too. 😢

[@BraylanHammer]

Love the long episodes, love your take on anointing oil

[@LifeLifemoreAbundantly]

"It is impossible to rightly govern a nation without God and The Bible." {George Washington, U.S. Founder}

[@2inspire4life7]

Truth

[@pagechristenbury]

Love the longer episodes. Not sure who is pushing for the shorter ones but they are wrong!! lol 😂 the longer the better!! 🎉

[@lisalp356]

Spiritual gifts are distributed according to the will of the Lord by the Holy Spirit. We dont have the power on our own. We are instructed to pray for the gifts not to anoint ourselves to gain them.

[@ElliBean25]

So glad you addressed this and please don’t second guess your stance because of all the backlash. These people are legalistic, lukewarm, new age. Or something to where they can’t hear biblical criticism and move on. You apologized for things you did wrong yet they still condemn you and won’t listen. To all ya’ll: what the girl in the video anointing herself was saying was not biblical. Period. Don’t bring up “life and death are in the power of the tongue” does it say to use oil to do that? She, whether intentionally or not, was using words like manifestation tactics. Open your eyes people and stop being emotionally blinded

[@leslielutz6028]

I trust Allie Beth to be very prepared to back up her statements or defense of anything - not that she can’t be in error ever! Bottom line is it is God who is the healer with or without oil!

[@missbhavenvanwinkle7859]

Thank-you Allie! 👏👏

[@Scotsmama]

Thank you for this episode. You are so right about anointing ourselves with oil for the purpose of gaining a special power that lies totally in the purview of God. You can humbly request the gift but it can not be manifested. That IS totally a form of witchcraft. I'm sad to hear so many don't understand this biblical understanding.

[@lmartinez7534]

I can’t fathom the lengths they go through to protect fish but not babies! Pure evil!

[@laurengriffin2816]

Their motto: Protect anything above babies. So tragic and misguided!

[@JamesMThayer]

After listening to the scripture pulled out concerning anointing oil, I think I see where the miscommunication is. Allie spoke about the oil in James 5 being symbolic, and she is correct. But I think it is important to recognize what the anointing oil is symbolic for - the Holy Spirit. Baptism is symbolic, yes, but a very real spiritual transformation occurs in a person when they are baptized. Communion is symbolic, yes, but very real transformation happens when a person partakes of it. The scriptures that seem to have been missed, concerning anointing, are things like Acts 10:38 where Jesus is anointed with the Holy Spirit and power, or 1 John 2:20 where believers are anointed by the Holy One. The oil isn't just oil, but represents the Holy Spirit. Not in a dead fashion, either, but the Spirit truly comes upon people when oil is applied in faith - you see it at the anointing of King Saul and King David. We see it still when we pray for the sick and they are healed like in James 5. The oil is not necessary, but the Spirit of God is. What separates this from witchcraft is not power - for God does anoint His children with power through the baptism of the Spirit. The difference is where does that power come from. Witches sage their homes, but Christians anoint their homes. Both are inviting spirits, but only one is inviting the Holy Spirit. We can't just look at a ritual and then say, "That's witchcraft." It would be like looking at the sacrifices of Israel and declaring they must be pagan because they are killing animals on an altar. The use and purpose both matter. We should also be very careful not to make the mistake of the religious leaders who declared Jesus was driving demons out by the power of a demon when He later declared it was by the Holy Spirit. Calling the Spirit demonic is an error scripture tells us to avoid at all costs.

[@thechickenmamas2827]

Thank you for your honesty and obedience to God. I agree that we must stay away from anything remotely close to witchcraft. I'm glad that you clarified this for those who don't understand.

[@taylorcalhoun4]

The hair is HAIRing 😍

[@amandastathos1]

I thought it was so strange that many people in the comment section on a video “rebuking” Allie’s short on oils just accused her of pure “jealousy” of this girl as the reason Allie responded which is just so random and silly. Like a grown woman can’t make a critique of another grown woman’s content without it almost immediately being reduced to jealousy.

[@darlenesgardenandhome]

Love your hair today!!! Gorgeous! I appreciate your guidance and insight into the issues we face these days. God bless!

[@Jenabelovedofjesus]

I'm gonna be 1000% real here. Allie, I love your show, and admire you as a more mature sister in Christ. You are gifted and courageous and absolutely led by the Spirit. I will say, we don't agree on everything theologically, but it's secondary doctrine- the issue of deliverance being one of them. As someone who is not reformed, operates in the prophetic, and generally believes in the gifts being for today... I agree about THIS clip. Not because "oil" is the issue, but because we will know a tree by its fruit. Here's the issue: in many ***spiritual*** ministries (which focus on the POWER of the Holy Spirit and not on the character of Christ) there's sometimes this tiptoeing into what you describe .. witchcraft. I.E., selling special oil, "blessed" items, etc. I won't say that praying over things is meaningless, or that anointing things is nonsense. I pray and sometimes use anointing oil but majority of the time, I don't. Because I know I don't need it. Where these "ministries" go wrong is the same spot Simon the sorcerer went wrong and believe they can sell or buy the gift of God. What does this have to do with Ashley? Well, as I said, you know a tree by its fruit. That whole sphere of "influencers" have, more often than not, resembled the rest of the world. I will just put it that way. Knowing what I know and having seen what I have seen (the fruit), I was fully put off by the clip of the anointing when I saw it. And again, I'm someone who believes in operating in the gifts of the Holy Spirit. I believe in the Great Commission and Mark 16:15-18. I'm taking the time to mention this because it's such a mucky situation, and unless we have a more robust picture... it's easy to cast a stone on either side. I am sincerely praying that the young and new Christians slow down and sit at Jesus' feet before getting ahead of ourselves.. God bless you all in Jesus name.

[@jamienorthlist]

Allie your hair is ON POINT. I see you girl!

[@RonHutchCraft2]

Allie You Can Teach Me From The Bible Anytime! I learn so much from you. ✝️

[@alyssaavalos6416]

Whoa! Visalian here 😊 my friends who leave here always complain the food sucks in comparison!

[@melissahettick6576]

Was there for 25 years 😢

[@jodeck6705]

What about Stuart & Lynda Resnick owning 60% of the water rights for ALL of California??

[@krystalfaith]

Ashley's original video has a lot of people speaking out against what she did, some even saying it was like witchcraft, as you did. But she didn't respond to any of them. And in her caption it was something about how what she did was on AUTHORITY! She wrote AUTHORITY in caps, so I am too. I have to admit, when I watched her video the first thing I thought was that it was just like witchcraft! Maybe not everyone understands it, but I do because I was very interested in the occult before the Lord saved me. The thing is, I also went through a phase where I tried to mix the occult practices with Christianity. There was something i liked about the aesthetics. I do believe a lot of people do the same as they transition. The sad part is that Ashley is making these things public, and others may think this is ok! She needs to repent and stop trying to be a Christian influencer when she isn't biblically sound. I'm so happy you called it out. God bless you and your ministry.

[@jodz327]

Allie you are glowing. Love va va vum hair! Love from Jamaica 🇯🇲

[@TheClimateChannel]

As someone who worked for CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act for environmental review of projects) for years, it’s a mess. In general, it makes sense. Projects imposed should analyze their impacts on the environment and population. However, a lot of good projects don’t pass due how expensive this review gets and takes a lot of time to pass as well as agencies are held to their constituents (residents) who may not pass projects due to demand of NIMBYs (not in my backyard). I could go on rants about how each jurisdiction has so many policies and additions for analyzing and processing and city of LA is a prime example of overreach.

[@dianataylor3190]

Thank you for explaining this in detail Allie. Anointing oil can most definitely not give any type of special powers or abilities in any way whatsoever. Anointing oil to me is simply a “symbolic” representation/reminder of faith and in God and his work. For only God can provide and answer prayers with or without oil. There is absolutely no “power” in the oil. There is ONLY power in God.

[@lmartinez7534]

Ventura county ( next to LA) has had several fires with 100’s of homes lost recently. I feel like it’s always something we have to be concerned about now. Democrats have ruined our beautiful state!

[@katherinecornette5315]

Yes! I grew up in Northern California and devastating fires have killed and destroyed but still they continue their horrible practices. I am heartbroken for California and the people. So much beauty that’s been destroyed!

[@AmandaRademan]

Thank you Allie for this response to the Anointing video. This was well done in kindness with Scripture. If you just did this in the first place, I think you would've gotten a lot less pushback and criticism

[@LovetheLordPsalms]

Thank you for the video! I followed the Ashley girl for a long time and stopped when she posted that video. My spirit was like “nope! That’s against God”. I no longer trusted her at all. I think you and Melissa Daugherty should cover this topic more extensively. There’s too many Christians making excuses for this behavior.

[@ginasenaijc]

I agree with you Allie, the one who is telling the truth is not the one who is causing division. But the one who is miss using God’s Word. The truth divides.

[@carolhill8917]

What about the time-line of Newsom's high-speed rail system for connect SoCal is break ground in Spring 2025? And how about the Smart City planned for the area, I think the Palasaides area?

[@nicolepere2056]

I love the longer episodes lol I listen while I clean

[@amybewley151]

This is as much syncretism as Christmas Day is. Reclaiming God’s creation for His glory should not be condemned. I acknowledge your attempt to backpedal the witchcraft accusation. It is not closer to sorcery than scripture, however. No spells are cast in her video, no chatting with spirits. It’s literally praying God’s promises and in Jesus’ name while anointing, based on her understanding of scripture. “Witchcraft seeks supernatural power outside of God’s bounds.” Which part of her prayer was doing that? Witchcraft and sorcery will never acknowledge Jesus as the power behind the prayer. The person did not seek supernatural power outside of God’s bounds. Yes, putting your faith in creation as holding the power and accessing or “endowing” said power without God is wrong. It’s idol worship. No different than the golden calf in exodus. God created gold and gold was exploited for use against God. But it is a massive and incorrect leap to assume that was what this woman was doing.

[@Bigmamajama08]

You’re hair been lookin fire, Ally! Sincerely though. I actually just realized the pun after I wrote that 😂

[@CountryThreadsbyhand]

Thank you SO much for doing this CA timeline! I was born in 1994 so a LOT of the crazy policies where when I was a kid and before I cared lol but as an adult once I could vote I always vote conservative in CA & against all the eco crazy people!!!

[@gloria1546]

I see your stand point and makes sense. Thank you for responding to this. I would love for the creator for the original video to respond.

[@2inspire4life7]

2 Chronicles 7:14 4 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

[@byfaith_elizabethdavis]

Thank you for making a video about this! 😊

[@libbyzg6611]

Well said in all the topics thank you ❤

[@josephschiavone402]

Not to mention such a small matter about water, in the little town of Spencer Massachusetts, my last quater water bill was $ 1,240. !, the previpous bill was 1,374. !

[@April31963]

The eye rolling and facial expressions were very judgmental. In my opinion when we say something is of the devil and may be of God, it’s called blasphemy. Just sayin

[@QMW11]

We like the longer episodes! 😊

[@ambearloupoo]

I definitely use lavender oil for it's calming effects 💜

[@lynhastings8671]

@@ambearloupoo , a lot of Christians who complain about legalism go hard against things like essential oils and burning sage because of witchcraft but they actually know nothing about the science of scent and how sage removes nasty microbes. We're not doing a ritual, we're literally cleaning our homes and using the plants God gave us. But she advertises for a company that sends you Tamiflu, which literally comes with a black box warning. 🤷🏻‍♀️. I agree with Allie on many things, but stuff like this isn't one of them. I was saved out of paganism, and I can discern what Satan has twisted and counterfeited. Allie has been blessed enough to be ignorant of witchcraft and therefore she honestly doesn't understand it and she also doesn't really believe in deliverance and things like that. 🤷🏻‍♀️. You have to just chew the meat and spit out the bones and recognize that people have wisdom about some things and lack wisdom about others.

[@SuperElleG]

Please make a reel from the firefighter DEI clip!!

[@LifeLifemoreAbundantly]

May Christ break off the witchcraft and mkultra off of individuals and more people sincerely call on Christ. Romans 10:9 “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.” Ephesians 5:11 “And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.”

[@SuperElleG]

Beautiful hair today Allie!!!

[@kristinlong9604]

If I see someone who looks like me running to my rescue in a fire, I might just jump out the window as well. 😂

[@duxpeccatorum]

If Northern California became the state of Jefferson our family would happily move back to the area. The most beautiful place on earth.

[@Kim-dc7ok]

I guess I wonder at what point does god tell us that acknowledging criticism equals a replacement for apologies or even asking someone for forgiveness for what you did do wrong?

[@VanessaRinglstetter]

Sorry but you are twisting this video of the girl with anointing oil to be in the right. Scripture clearly shows anointing with oil is okay, and she proclaims God's truths that are also in the bible like healing the sick, raising the dead, having visions and dreams. She did not say the oil is what's giving her power that's just how you understood it. All of this is biblical I hope that the veil is lifted and you will see the truth and recognize this isn't witchcraft it's the ministry of Christ!!!

[@Watchmanandres]

Vanessa, God bless you and I agree there is nothing wrong with using anointing oil with the proper administration. Now you said she did not claim that the oil gave her powers but I will give you her transcript word for word: “Say this with me at the beginning of every single morning (Religious ritual). First your going to take anointing oil, and preferably after you get ready, and your going to say, “I anoint this body to heal the sick (collarbone placement), cast our demons, prophesy, raise the dead (up and down motion on her chest), and operate in the full power of God, Amen.” Let’s go to scripture real quick, in Matthew 10 Jesus commands his disciples to preach the gospel, heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils. Notice after that Jesus told them to literally bring nothing. Check it out for yourself Matthew 10:9 - 10. You will not see a direct scripture or command from Jesus for the disciples to anoint themselves with oil. He simply said go out there and do it with nothing. Who are we supposed to follow and model our lives as? Ashley or Jesus Christ Vanessa? Here is my second argument, look in scripture and try to find any time where a disciple of Jesus anointed themselves to perform miracles, you will not find it. You will find that they place it on others, that is crystal clear and you can’t argue against it.

[@VanessaRinglstetter]

@Watchmanandres thanks for the response! I don’t believe that you need anointing oil to do any of those things we have the Holy Spirit and authority in Jesus name through the scriptures. At the same time It doesn’t go against the Bible to anoint yourself or others it’s really symbolic for being set apart in him there are many examples in the Bible of oil being used in this way of being set apart. I think clarifying and making sure people are not mislead about what she meant in the video would have been an acceptable response. Saying it’s now witchcraft is a bold statement without first understanding what this girl actually meant and believes.

[@ashleybyrne5251]

Love your podcast and a lot you stand and speak for. Please stop with the name calling even if it feels warranted, not something Jesus would do & we're called to grow into likeness of him. All the love ❤️

[@Karen_Vinck]

You said Visalia correctly!! I grew up there and moved away in 2017. By the time I’d left, California was completely unrecognizable.

[@hannahyoder3114]

Totally agreed with you one oils issue!

[@emilymiller9793]

Allie, I would love to hear your thoughts on “that Christian girl” lifestyle, Christian social media influence, social media things like posting lots of selfies online, pictures of yourself reading your bible, going to church etc. For Christian women, what is some practical advice on how to handle social media, who we should be letting influence us (the difference between a pastor and online influencers), and what it really looks like to follow Jesus and how that’s different from self-help, healthy habits or a certain lifestyle

[@maverickspirit208]

Excellent information

[@robertawinters9366]

God's blessings from Bay City Michigan

[@NeanderthalWoman-ou8ev]

48:27 : Before I hear Allie's response to this oils thing, I'm gonna guess what it will be, 'cause this is my response: Anointing yourself is like trying to baptize yourself or offer yourself communion.

[@trulyitellyou5506]

Ok, good explanation, Allie. I do appreciate that you took accountability for giving a longer theological response, helped me understand things a bit better and also affirm what I already knew. Not gonna lie, Ashley’s video caused a lot of confusion. But praise God we can always go back to scripture to verify what is biblical and what is not. And I also appreciate that you noticed that the video may have come off a bit too harsh, but I also agree that if people want to be in the public space, they should be ready for any type of criticism.

[@NeanderthalWoman-ou8ev]

Allie, I love your hair!

[@vickielynn2185]

You are so right about the oils....I sold Young Living when I had a health food store...It was spooky when they had...longevity etc....

[@whitneybrown6991]

Your hair is looking so good! Just had to let you know! 🤣

[@mariagvarela]

Should we anoint ourselves with oils for powers to do the works of the Holy Spirit… no. Is it witchcraft to anoint ourselves… no. I anoint my home, my husband, children, and myself because biblically it’s available for me to take up as my authority in Jesus Christ. Friends and strangers as asked or led by the Holy Spirit.

[@Jenabelovedofjesus]

Amen.

[@jaynewilson5063]

Wonderful episode of Relatable ❤ As a Jesus Follower I appreciate these topics.

[@Classyconservative1321]

Your hair looks beautiful

[@amybewley151]

The first error is this: praying the promises of God while anointing is not “endowing powers.” If she were doing that, Jesus would not have been invited.

[@Lisa-16]

Great episode!

[@TheSafetyMarshalPSF]

The reason why there's so much disagreement now you actually said it without addressing it but how when you added the word oil because it wasn't in your quote unquote version of the Bible I didn't know that there are versions of the word of God there's only one word of God.

[@laurengriffin2816]

This is insane. No wonder Cal is circling the drain. This feels like an episode of Parks and Rec lol

[@MADEproductions365]

Using anointing oil can definitely be witchcraft! God looks at our hearts and motives..anything we do out of selfish ambition is idolatry.

[@rajeshkrishna3998]

I come from a charismatic background. Most of what happens in charismatic churches is demonic. I agree with Allie.

[@LivingFree-ze9xk]

Thank you for your comment. I agree with Allie as well and unfortunately am not surprised by all the push back she got.

[@Pipers_hooman]

💯🎯

[@MamaBehr312]

Wow! I’m a Bible believing Charismatic and truly think you are judging all here just from your experience. Demonic is so far from my faith and following of Jesus Christ. If it’s not in the Bible it’s not from God. Sorry your experience was bad.

[@glorypi1029]

Oh no, my house caught fire! Please send a lesbian! - no one in LA

[@Bigmamajama08]

This just reminds me of movie The Lorax about the antagonist who sold air and sold plastic trees!

[@SusanLidiaE]

Can he be on your show so you get to know him? Am sure he will busy the first 100 days!

[@mary-janechambers3596]

Crazy! DEI and environmental policies! 😡

[@jamee6]

Were the fired firefighters during C19 ever replaced?

[@Lalala_laurlando]

Allie, you still are assuming that Ashley was trying to endow herself with powers and that she believed the oil had some inherent power to do this. As you said, oil can be used to consecrate things. “I anoint myself to…” can be understood as “I consecrate myself to…” She was likely consecrating her body to the works of the Spirit, symbolically with the oil. This is a crucial aspect! You are assuming her intent, and it is upon this assumption you’ve accused her of witchcraft. You owe her a public apology for assuming something like this and accusing her.

[@kays1400]

This!! Perfectly said. Saying she’s in witchcraft is so out of line.

[@timothyneumann6586]

The conservative part of the state of California, at one time, tried to have a split away from the Blue Pill urban areas. Where the Urban Accents get their way, the difficulty is encouraging organized crime to the point of no help or hope for farming and ranching. Food is viewed as predators using criminals to keep cops busy. Urban people call shots against the downtown business concerns and against a lot of reasonably priced food for their local residents. The cops don't like money going toward food eaten by the Death Eaters of Voldemort watching TV. The star-nosed vole needs to be the soil analyst of Disney's Atlantis. The burning of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris was Michael rowing his boat ashore. This got rid of his deposit on it.

[@elianal444]

i love that it’s titled “Essential Oils” very comical

[@rebeccadbates]

Adel natural cosmetics being the sponsor before that segment had me cackling 😂😂

[@josephschiavone402]

Something smelts fishy our there in commy Cal.

[@ronelltofte1665]

Scripture tells us that we are to "spread the fragrance" of Jesus Christ. Scripture also state that He was anointed with the "oil of JOY" and "fragrant is His robes". His LIPS were anointed with the "oil of GRACE". The only way we can spread HIS FRAGRANCE is by sharing the gospel and through our testimony (eg. through our words and our actions). We can only do so by DRAWING CLOSE TO HIM. It will "rub off" on us. We cannot "smell it" it but other people will. And to some it will be the "fragrance of life" and to other "the stench of death". It is obvious that these scriptures do not refer to real anointing oil. The FOCUS is on HIM and NOT on us. I agree with your response that the recent trend is steeped in New Age witchcraft.