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the underview.

Mike Rusch
Northwest Arkansas
Bentonville
Settler Colonialism
Arkansas
Affordable Housing
Slavery
Civil War
Community Engagement
Quapaw Nation
Manifest Destiny
Community Identity
Land Ownership
Relationality
Housing
Community Wholeness
Indigenous Relations
Cultural Disconnection
Racial Identity
Mississippi River
American Mythology

The underview is an exploration of the shaping of our place viewed through the medium of bikes, land, and people to discover community wholeness. The underview is a series of discussions within and about the community of Northwest Arkansas. The underview explores our collective understanding and beliefs about the place we live. These discussions will include topics that are foundational to the ide... more

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⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of historical violence and harm, and references to sexual and physical abuse within faith communities. Listener discretion is advised.

Greenland, Arkansas is a town of about fourteen hundred peopl... more

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From hush harbors to becoming a cathedral of resistance, The Historic St. James Missionary Baptist Church has been asking the same question since 1865: what do we owe the people who don't yet have a place here? Founded by Squire Jehagen, a man who ha... more

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Darrel Harvey is the Chief Formation Officer at Workmatters.  Darrel spent more than forty years in ministry, raised in a small Holiness church an hour north of Detroit, ordained young, a planter of churches, a pastor of congregations. When his life ... more

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⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains the tragedy of gun violence and suicide. Listener discretion is advised.

In part two of this conversation, Rev. Dr. Michelle Morris gets into what First United Methodist Church Bentonville is doing right now... more

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⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains the tragedy of gun violence and suicide. Listener discretion is advised.

First United Methodist Church Bentonville has stood on the same corner since 1832 before Arkansas was a state, before the Civil War, a... more

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Saint Paul's Episcopal Church in Fayetteville was organized on May 23, 1848, making it one of the oldest surviving church in the city. In this episode, Reverend Evan D. Garner, the church's rector, traces a tradition rooted in the Church of England's... more

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⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains references to the enslavement of Black communities and the impact of immigration enforcement on immigrant families. Listener discretion is advised.

St. Joseph Catholic Church in Fayetteville has been part of... more

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⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains references to Indigenous removal, the history of enslavement, and the dehumanization of Black communities in the Arkansas Ozarks. Listener discretion is advised.

In the conclusion of a two-part conversation,... more

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Recent Guests

Darrel Harvey
Pastor with four decades in Christian ministry; guest on the episode
Pastor (various churches in Michigan and Arkansas)
Episode: the permission with Darrel Harvey (ep 3, 11).
Michelle Morris
Reverend Dr. Michelle Morris, Lead Pastor at First United Methodist Church, Bentonville
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Episode: the united methodist church with Rev. Dr. Michelle Morris, part 2 (ep 3, 10).
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Episode: the united methodist church with Rev. Dr. Michelle Morris, part 1 (ep 3, 09).
Reverend Evan Garner
Rector at Saint Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas
Saint Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville
Episode: the episcopal church with Rev. Evan D. Garner. (ep 3, 08).
Father Jason Tyler
Pastor at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Fayetteville
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Episode: the catholic church with Father Jason Tyler (ep 3, 07).
Rachel Whitaker
Historian from the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History
Shiloh Museum of Ozark History
Episode: the history of faith with Rachel Whitaker, part 2 (ep 3, 06).
Sam Hoisington
Founder of the Bentonville Bulletin; local journalist returning to Bentonville to cover hyperlocal news
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Episode: the journalist with Sam Hoisington (ep 2b, 48).
Scott Page
Pastor at Christ and Neighbor Church (Rogers, Arkansas)
Christ and Neighbor Church
Episode: the faithful foundations with Scott Page (ep 2b, 47).
Candi Adams
Director of Signature Programs for ULI Northwest Arkansas
Urban Land Institute Northwest Arkansas
Episode: the faithful foundations with Candi Adams (ep 2b, 46).

Host

Mike Rush
Host of discussions centered on local history and community issues, aiming to foster understanding and connection among the residents of Northwest Arkansas.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

the united methodist church with Rev. Dr. Michelle Morris, part 2 (ep 3, 10).
Q: What is the distinction between the Jesus of the Gospels and the Jesus of culture in this context?
The Jesus of the Gospels emphasizes healing, feeding the hungry, and inclusive love, while the Jesus of culture is used to justify political or national agendas; the aim is to follow the Gospel's example rather than capitulate to cultural narratives.
the permission with Darrel Harvey (ep 3, 11).
Q: How do you handle fear and anxiety around changing beliefs or belonging?
The speakers acknowledge fear as real but advocate leaning into God's goodness, choosing love over control, and inviting dialogue as a path to wholeness.
the permission with Darrel Harvey (ep 3, 11).
Q: What does it mean to live alongside people who think very differently from us?
Darrel articulates a hospitality-centered approach where belonging comes first and beliefs can be discussed without coercion, fostering curiosity and relationship.
the Van Winkle Family with Jerry Moore (ep 2, 36).
Q: What is Rock Van Winkle's contribution to Northwest Arkansas?
Rock's contributions extend beyond timber and labor; he helped build institutions and infrastructure, including the Old Main at the University of Arkansas, and he played a critical role as a bridge between Black and white communities, aiding the economic and social development of the region.
the ozarks with Dr. Jared M. Phillips, part 2 (ep 2, 29).
Q: What is the historical arc that connects early Ozarks agriculture to today's global corporate footprint?
The arc moves from diverse, small-scale farming toward vertically integrated poultry systems driven by firms like Tyson and Walmart, with land and labor policies reshaping where and how people work, dress, and belong in the region.

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Exploring the intricate histories and cultural identities of the community in Northwest Arkansas, numerous episodes focus on themes such as historical myths, slavery, indigenous narratives, and the legacies of local figures. The discussions frequently engage with challenging topics, examining the lasting impacts of colonialism and the complexities of community identity. Unique to this series is the emphasis on voices from marginalized communities, aiming for a holistic understanding of the region's narrative and identity. The podcast serves as a platform for conversations that not only reflect on the past but also address present issues and encourage community dialogue about the future.

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Recent guests on the underview. include:

1. Darrel Harvey
2. Michelle Morris
3. Reverend Dr. Michelle Morris
4. Reverend Evan Garner
5. Father Jason Tyler
6. Rachel Whitaker
7. Sam Hoisington
8. Scott Page

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