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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
Mississippi River
American Mythology
Indigenous Cultures
European Colonization

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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In this episode of the underview, Pastor Gary Wheat of The Assembly in Siloam Springs opens the door to a tradition born on Arkansas soil. The Assemblies of God was founded in Hot Springs in 1914, and the Assembly itself traces directly to the Pentec... more

After the strategy conversation, co-host Monica Kumar led a different kind of exchange. Robert Burns, Director of the Walton Family Foundation's Home Region Program, shares the arc of his own faith journey: a rural North Carolina upbringing rooted in... more

When the Walton Family Foundation released its Home Region Strategy 2030 in May 2026, the underview paused its season to ask what it means. Robert Burns, director of the Foundation's Home Region Program, sits down with Mike Rusch and Monica Kumar to ... more

Flagstone Church of Christ in Bentonville was planted sixteen years ago with about a hundred people from an established Church of Christ congregation in Rogers. Its lead minister, Marshall Brown, grew up in Fort Smith, attended Harding University, an... 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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Recent Guests

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Lead minister, Flagstone Church of Christ
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Episode: the church of christ church with Minister Marshall Brown (ep 3, 14).
Dustin Barton
Lead pastor, First Baptist Greenland
First Baptist Greenland
Episode: the southern baptist church with Pastor Dustin Barton (ep 3, 13).
Jonathan Lowder Sr.
Pastor, St. James Missionary Baptist Church
St. James Missionary Baptist Church
Episode: the historic missionary baptist church with Pastor Jonathan F. Lowder, Sr. (ep 3, 12).
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
First United Methodist Church, Bentonville
Episode: the united methodist church with Rev. Dr. Michelle Morris, part 2 (ep 3, 10).
Reverend Dr. Michelle Morris
Lead pastor, First United Methodist Church, Bentonville
First United Methodist Church Bentonville
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
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Episode: the episcopal church with Rev. Evan D. Garner. (ep 3, 08).
Father Jason Tyler
Pastor at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Fayetteville
St. Joseph Catholic Church, Fayetteville (Diocese of Little Rock)
Episode: the catholic church with Father Jason Tyler (ep 3, 07).
Rachel Whitaker
Historian and research specialist at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History
Shiloh Museum of Ozark History
Episode: the history of faith with Rachel Whitaker, part 1 (ep 3, 05).

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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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the historic missionary baptist church with Pastor Jonathan F. Lowder, Sr. (ep 3, 12).
Q: How do you see the church's role in shaping the broader Northwest Arkansas community?
By modeling hospitality, building partnerships, and addressing both spiritual and material needs, the church acts as a hub that brings diverse people together to serve the vulnerable and pursue justice.
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.

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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. Marshall Brown
2. Dustin Barton
3. Jonathan Lowder Sr.
4. Darrel Harvey
5. Michelle Morris
6. Reverend Dr. Michelle Morris
7. Reverend Evan Garner
8. Father Jason Tyler

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