Fall is upon us and that means football has returned. Whether you are a diehard pigskin fan or a casual observer, there is something to learn from these Christian football movies: perseverance, determination and how to have faith when it seems hopeless.

Skeet shooter Vincent Hancock just won his third Olympic gold medal during the Toyko games, but what you might not know about Hancock is that he's a Christian with a deep faith that has shaped and refined his life and character.

The Christian football movie “Woodlawn” is packed with powerful biblical messages and lessons. “Woodlawn” the movie is a true story about a recently desegregated high school football team in Birmingham, Alabama in 1973.

Sports can be a uniting force that provides entertainment and teaches participants valuable life lessons. It's no surprise that the elements that come along with athletics and with sports, in particular, coalesce to teach us lessons about teamwork, dedication and camaraderie.

Play ball! If the warmer weather has your kiddos itching to play baseball, these heartwarming movies will hit a home run with the entire family. Sports’ lessons of perseverance, courage, and hard work are clear in these family-friendly movies.

Most of us have to wait until October 15th to see the movie “Woodlawn” in theaters. For the fortunate few who have seen advance screenings, it’s already having a powerful impact. We are seeing these leadership qualities being carried out in culture. Check out this inspiring Facebook exchange by a brother in Christ reaching out and leading by example, leading with love.