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New novel shows what can happen when a megachurch pastor's wife questions everything

NPR | By Justine Kenin,

Juana Summers, Kathryn Fink

Published September 29, 2026 at 4:12 PM CDT

NPR's Juana Summers talks with author Deesha Philyaw about her debut novel, "The True Confessions of First Lady Freeman."

Justine Kenin

Justine Kenin is an editor on All Things Considered.

Juana Summers

Juana Summers is a host of NPR's All Things Considered.

Kathryn Fink

Kathryn Fink is a producer with NPR's All Things Considered.