Optimistic Amillennialism with Dr. Sam Waldron — Grounded Ep. 138

Cornerstone Community Church — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:45:00 -0400

Is Amillennialism a more optimistic or pessimistic view, and is it more biblical than other views? Dr. Sam Waldron and Pastor Steve Hartland are discussing this today and more! (Such as Postmillennialism and what might make it attractive.)

Here's Dr. Waldron's updated and compiled book on Eschatology:

https://freegracepress.com/products/the-doctrine-of-last-things-an-optimistic-millennial-view

Interview Chapters:

0:00 Introduction to Optimistic Amillennialism
1:05 Defining Eschatological Views
3:02 Understanding Pessimism vs. Optimism
9:56 The Biblical Balance: Parable of Wheat and Weeds
14:12 Addressing 2 Timothy 3 and Evil
17:15 The Church and Cultural Engagement
23:46 Dr. Waldron's New Book on Eschatology
26:23 Is Eschatology Optional?

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Optimistic Amillennialism with Dr. Sam Waldron — Grounded Ep. 138