In this episode of Holding the Rope, host Trent Granger sits down with long-time missionary Matthew Sweet, who has served in Costa Rica since 2008. What began as a short-term mission trip led to a lifelong calling. From handyman to children’s home staff, and now as a church planter in the mountain town of Orosi, Brother Sweet shares his powerful testimony of surrender, service, and steadfast faith.

You’ll hear:

• How a construction worker from Indiana became a missionary

• The challenges of learning Spanish at age 40

• What it’s like planting a church in the birthplace of Costa Rican Catholicism

• The spiritual climate and obstacles of reaching Costa Rican families

• Why mission trips change lives

• How being a husband and father reshaped his ministry

Whether you’re a missions-minded church member, a young person seeking God’s will, or a pastor looking to support more missionaries, this conversation will stir your heart for the Gospel and challenge you to keep holding the rope.

To connect with Brother Matthew Sweet:

• 📧 Email: [email protected]

• 🌐 www.bimi.org → Search for “Matthew Sweet”

🙏 Prayer Requests

1. Spiritual growth of the new church in Orosi

2. Funding to purchase a church van

3. Provision for their next term on the field

4. Long-term goal of owning property and training national leadership

5. Physical health and endurance for the family