That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs Letting God’s Yes Be Enough When You Don’t Understand the Why with Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins (Pt. 1) – Episode 1031
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Feb 9, 2026 Lauren Akins, author and adoptive mother active in philanthropy, and Thomas Rhett, country singer-songwriter and family man, share a faith-driven story. They talk about sensing a call to live in Uganda, prayerful obedience amid confusion, timing and loss, and how those experiences intersect with family and a new pregnancy.
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Vision That Sparked A Calling
- Thomas Rhett saw a clear vision of his family standing on a road in Uganda during church and shared it with Lauren.
- They began praying and felt led to take their kids to Uganda, starting a long obedience process.
Pray For Open And Closed Doors
- Pray for clear open doors and clear closed doors when discerning major family decisions.
- Use those confirmations to test opportunities and avoid assuming full details will come immediately.
Meeting The Little Girl In Uganda
- Lauren met a little girl in Uganda who seemed adoptable and began heavy prayer about pursuing her.
- That meeting coincided with renewed desire to try for another child, complicating their decisions.
