Anthony Sweat grew up in West Valley City, Utah and served his mission in South America to the Bolivia, La Paz mission.  Upon his return he met his wife, Cindy Bohman, and the two were married in the Logan, Utah Temple in May of 1997. They are the parents of six children: Lauren-12, Reagan-10, Jane-8, Eli-6, Vivian-2, and a newborn son, Calivn.

He is the co-author of the best-selling Deseret Book publications Why?: Powerful Answers and Practical Reasons for Living LDS Standards and HOW? Essential Skills for Living the Gospel. Anthony is also the author of the book I’m Not Perfect. Can I Still go to Heaven?

Brother Sweat has a PhD in Education from Utah State University, and is a full-time religious educator for the Church Educational System.  He is also a speaker at Especially For Youth and BYU Education Week conferences.  He is currently the seminary principal at West High Seminary in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Brother Sweat's other interests include playing sports, painting, writing, and above all spending time with his wife and family.