Thomas Rhett & Lauren Akins Share Powerful Journey to Uganda

Country star Thomas Rhett and his wife Lauren Akins are opening up about a deeply personal chapter in their lives — one that led their family all the way to Uganda.

The couple recently revealed that their 2025 trip to Uganda was sparked by a vision Thomas Rhett says he experienced during a church service. What started as a spiritual prompting turned into a life-changing decision: packing up and traveling overseas with their four daughters for an extended stay.

❤️ A Consideration of Adoption

While in Uganda, Thomas and Lauren seriously considered adopting a young girl. The possibility weighed heavily on their hearts, and the family prayerfully evaluated what that next step might look like.

Ultimately, they decided not to move forward with the adoption — but the decision didn’t diminish the impact of the journey.

Instead, the family spent six weeks immersed in the experience, deepening relationships and leaning into their faith along the way.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 Growing Closer — And Growing Again

The couple, who already share four daughters, are now expecting their fifth child. Many fans have speculated that baby number five might finally be a boy — though the family hasn’t confirmed anything yet.

Through it all, Thomas and Lauren have emphasized how the trip strengthened their bond as a family and reaffirmed their commitment to following where they feel led — even when the path is unexpected.

Their Uganda journey may not have unfolded exactly as originally imagined, but it became something just as meaningful: a reminder that sometimes faith is about obedience, even when the outcome looks different than planned.

And for the Rhett family, that obedience brought growth, perspective, and a deeper connection than ever before.