Savannah Guthrie’s faith has been a guiding force throughout her life, and in recent days, it has been on full display as she copes with the disappearance of her mother, Nancy Guthrie. The Today anchor, 54, has leaned on her Christian beliefs while also embracing the multifaith traditions of her family.
Faith Amid Crisis
On February 2, Guthrie asked for prayers on social media following her mother’s reported abduction from her Arizona home. “We believe in voices raised in unison, in love, in hope,” she wrote. “Above all, we believe in Him.” Later, in a video message alongside her siblings, Guthrie spoke directly to her mother: “You are God’s precious daughter, Nancy. We believe and know that even in this valley, He is with you.”
Her colleagues have praised her strength. Jenna Bush Hager noted that Guthrie’s “deep and abiding faith” was instilled by her mother, describing Savannah as one of the most faithful people she knows.
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A Multifaith Household
Raised Baptist, Guthrie has said she attended church three times a week growing up. In 2014, she married Michael Feldman, who is Jewish. Together, they raise their children, Vale and Charles, in a home that celebrates both traditions. “We celebrate all the holidays,” Guthrie told Reveal magazine in 2020. “We light the Hanukkah candles, and Mike teaches our kids the prayers. They love Christmas—the presents and Santa Claus.”
She has emphasized that she doesn’t force religion on her children but wants them to have a relationship with God. “I come from a multifaith family,” she explained in 2025. “I think it’s my responsibility to bring God into the conversation.”
Writing About Her Faith
In 2024, Guthrie published Mostly What God Does: Reflections on Seeking and Finding His Love Everywhere. The book explores themes of love, grace, hope, and purpose, while also acknowledging the challenges of faith and doubt. “It’s really vulnerable and personal,” she told USA TODAY. “I need to be reminded, like we all do, that God loves us and is on our side.”
The title comes from Ephesians 5:1-2, which says, “Mostly what God does is love you.” Guthrie admitted that writing about suffering and tragedy was the hardest part, but she believes faith and doubt are not opposites—they coexist.
Faith Through Life’s Challenges
Guthrie has often spoken about turning to God during difficult times, including the loss of her father when she was 16 and her anxiety before debuting as Today host in 2012. “God is with me,” she wrote. “He’s got me. I am not alone.”
Her journey reflects a balance of vulnerability and resilience. Whether through her book, her family traditions, or her public appeals for prayer, Guthrie continues to show how faith shapes her life and helps her navigate uncertainty.
