As the search for Nancy Guthrie enters its ninth week, Savannah Guthrie has revealed how the disappearance of her 84-year-old mother has made her question her faith.
The Today co-host shared the emotional message on Easter Sunday (April 5) during a YouTube livestream from her local church, Good Shepherd New York. Savannah, who is set to return to Today this week, opened up about her “dark” feelings and how the lack of answers about her mother’s whereabouts has seen her facing tough questions.
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