This week, F.A.B. reviews The True Confessions of First Lady Freeman by Deesha Philyaw, exploring church politics, womanhood, identity, friendship, and the pressures of respectability. Moni and Kat discuss belonging, secrets, power, accountability, and what happens when protecting an image becomes more important than protecting people.The ladies also try something new, going live on YouTube! With a little interaction from viewers, they hope to connect with listeners and bring fresh energy to the show. Tune in and enjoy the conversation. Cheers!🥂 Please be advised this episode is intended for adult audiences and contains adult language and content. We are expressing opinions on the show for entertainment purposes only. 🚨SPOILER ALERT: This conversation includes spoilers about the plot, characters, major revelations and ending. If you haven't finished the book, consider this your warning. Dedication: To our patrons!! We love you; thank you!🥰  Moni:  Women in ARTs Mentorship Program, taking place with ARThentic Arts https://www.instagram.com/arthenticarts?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&rpxt=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==. The program brings together women of color across creative disciplines for mentorship, professional development, community, and wellness.  We appreciate the opportunity. (@Boxx https://www.instagram.com/boxxtheartist?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&vrfl=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== and @DJ Trice https://www.instagram.com/djtriceytrice?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&xtok=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==) Kat: To The Center for Black Literature and Culture Book Club at the Central Library downtown Indy.  To Meg THEE Stallion...no notes!🙌🏽 https://youtu.be/SGMbCKKW4P8?si=YalzGlZ_1WrwJDVn https://youtu.be/SGMbCKKW4P8?si=YalzGlZ_1WrwJDVn **Stranger than Fiction: 💜*Email us at https://gmail.com/ with your book suggestions and "Stranger Than Fiction" stories; we would love to share them on the show!! Please reach out and let us know how we are doing!! You can find us online by clicking here 👉🏾https://linktr.ee/FabpodPlease subscribe to https://www.patreon.com/thefabpodcast.comto enjoy bonus content and weigh in on upcoming topics. Don't forget to follow, rate, review, and SHARE our podcast! Thank you!