Sadie Robertson Huff and her husband, Christian Huff, recently recounted a distressing experience during a family trip that took a turn for the worse when they were victims of a robbery. The couple shared their ordeal on Sadie’s podcast, “WHOA That’s Good,” revealing the emotional toll it took on them, especially as parents.
During the episode aired on July 22, Sadie, 28, expressed her disbelief over the incident, saying, “It’s so sad too because we had our car seats and strollers and diaper bag in [the car that was robbed]. Of course, they didn’t steal any of that, which I’m thankful for, but I’m like, that’s so low. You know you’re stealing from a family with kids.”
The trip was meant to be a memorable one for the family, as Sadie was scheduled to speak at the Forward religious conference in Atlanta. However, the journey got off to a rocky start. The couple nearly missed their flight due to arriving late at the airport, and just before boarding, their two-year-old daughter, Haven, suffered a severe nosebleed.
“I mean, y’all, [her nose] was pouring [blood],” Sadie recalled. “It was all over her, it was all over me. Blood was just everywhere.” After managing to control the nosebleed, they finally boarded their flight and arrived in Atlanta, only to face more challenges.
Upon stopping for a meal shortly after landing, they returned to find their car windows shattered and their belongings stolen. “We go in [to the restaurant] and we’re just like, ‘OK, let’s just take a breath. This has been, like, a stressful couple of hours,’” Sadie said, reflecting on the unexpected turn of events. “Obviously, that didn’t really go as planned.”
The couple discovered that their backpacks, containing important items like family passports, Christian’s driver’s license, credit cards, and even his cherished Bible, had been stolen. Sadie expressed her frustration, stating, “I just hate to think about them seeing [daughters] Honey and Haven’s little faces on that passport. It just makes me so mad!”
Christian added a spiritual perspective, saying, “We also prayed that the fear of God would fall upon them.” Sadie shared her own thoughts, admitting, “I prayed [this] would lead them to repentance and they would open Christian’s Bible and start reading it and feel the fear of the Lord. I don’t know if any of that happened.”
Despite the chaos, the couple had to drive an hour to their destination with their car windows broken, which understandably scared their daughters. “The girls were scared,” Sadie noted. “Honey was very scared because she was like, ‘Bad guys broke our windows and took Daddy’s stuff?’ She was so worried about Daddy’s stuff. … It was so sad. We just had to talk to her a lot about why someone would do that.”
Sadie acknowledged the difficulty of explaining such harsh realities to their young daughter but also saw it as an opportunity to instill their values. “It was also an opportunity to show her our faith and what we believe about God and for us to be steady,” she said. Christian chimed in, praising Sadie’s strength, “You were being strong for them!”
The couple, who welcomed their first daughter, Honey, in May 2021, and their second, Haven, in May 2023, are currently expecting their third child. They announced the pregnancy in February, sharing their excitement on social media. “Our hearts are so full,” Sadie wrote at the time, expressing joy over the new addition to their family.
Despite the challenges they faced during this trip, Sadie and Christian continue to embrace their roles as parents, sharing their experiences with fans and encouraging others to find strength in their faith. As they navigate the ups and downs of family life, they remain committed to supporting each other and their children through thick and thin.
The Huffs’ story serves as a reminder of the unpredictability of life and the importance of resilience, especially when faced with adversity. Their positive outlook, even in the face of such a distressing situation, reflects their strong family values and unwavering faith.