Savannah Guthrie discusses ‘abandonment’ by God in Easter video

6 Apr 2026 • 4:57 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Today host Savannah Guthrie has shared an Easter message reflecting on her faith journey and feelings of “utter abandonment” from God.
  • Her message explored the pain of uncertainty and loss, drawing parallels to the period Jesus spent in the grave before his resurrection.
  • This comes as the search continues for her mother, Nancy Guthrie, who was last seen on 31 January near Tucson, Arizona.
  • Security footage released in February showed a masked and armed individual at Nancy Guthrie's front door the morning she vanished.
  • The Guthrie family is offering a $1 million reward for information leading to her recovery.

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