Savannah Guthrie Delivers Emotional Easter Message Amid Mother's Disappearance

The 'TODAY' co-anchor spoke candidly about her struggle with faith during this difficult time.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 12:12am

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In a vulnerable Easter message at a New York church, 'TODAY' co-anchor Savannah Guthrie opened up about her faith and the pain of not knowing what happened to her mother, Nancy Guthrie, who went missing two months ago from her home in Tucson, Arizona. Guthrie spoke about the feelings of 'deep disappointment with God' and 'utter abandonment' that she has experienced, but said she still believes in the resurrection and the light of Easter morning.

Why it matters

Guthrie's emotional message resonates with many viewers who have faced their own struggles with faith and loss. Her vulnerability in sharing her personal journey during this difficult time sheds light on the complex emotions that can arise even for public figures when dealing with tragedy and uncertainty.

The details

Guthrie delivered the heartfelt Easter message at the Good Shepherd New York church, just one day before she is set to return to the 'TODAY' show. In her speech, she spoke candidly about wrestling with her faith as she grapples with the unknown surrounding her mother's disappearance. Nancy Guthrie, 84, went missing from her Tucson, Arizona-area home two months ago, sparking a massive search. Savannah Guthrie said she has questioned whether Jesus truly experienced the 'grievous and uniquely cruel injury of not knowing' that she is feeling. However, she said it's not wrong to 'challenge our God with questions,' and that through this comes 'a portal of revelation, the imparting of truth and wisdom.'

  • Nancy Guthrie was reported missing on February 1 after she didn't show up for virtual church services.
  • Savannah Guthrie delivered the Easter message on April 6, 2026.

The players

Savannah Guthrie

The co-anchor of the 'TODAY' show who delivered an emotional Easter message amid the disappearance of her mother, Nancy Guthrie.

Nancy Guthrie

Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old mother who went missing from her Tucson, Arizona-area home two months ago, sparking a massive search.

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What they’re saying

“I see a bright vision of the day when heaven and Earth pass away because they are one, on Earth as it is in heaven. When we celebrate today, this is what we celebrate, and I celebrate, too. I still believe. And so I say with conviction, 'Happy Easter.'”

— Savannah Guthrie, TODAY co-anchor

“Recently, though, in my own season of trial, I have wondered, I have questioned whether Jesus really ever experienced this particular wound that I feel. This grievous and uniquely cruel injury of not knowing, of uncertainty and confusion and answers withheld.”

— Savannah Guthrie, TODAY co-anchor

What’s next

The investigation to find Nancy Guthrie continues, with authorities describing the case as a possible kidnapping or abduction. The Pima County Sheriff's Office has not publicly specified a motive.

The takeaway

Savannah Guthrie's vulnerable and honest Easter message resonates with many viewers who have faced their own struggles with faith and loss. Her willingness to openly share her personal journey during this difficult time underscores the complex emotions that can arise even for public figures when dealing with tragedy and uncertainty.