A down-and-out coach and football team at a Christian high school struggles with the giants on the field and off. Failure, betrayal, fear, and hopelessness overwhelm the coach as he deals with a lackluster team, disgruntled parents, financial pressures, and the discovery that he and his wife can’t have children. As he turns to God, his life begins to change.

Facing the Giants is the story of Grant Taylor, a coach who has never led his Shiloh Eagles to a winning season. But if six years of lackluster games have been dismal, today tops everything: his star player is transferring to another school, a group of fathers are secretly meeting to fire him as head coach, and he and his wife, Brooke face infertility. Help arrives not in the form of a star quarterback but a visitor who urges Grant to lift his team aspirations beyond a football goal. Fueled by renewed faith, Grant gives his players a different game plan, daring them to believe in the impossible on and off the field. Then, against unbelievable odds, the Eagles step up to their greatest test of strength and courage. And when faith and fear collide, only one is left standing. Facing the Giants was written, directed, produced, and cast by two brothers, Alex and Stephen Kendrick, collectively known as Sherwood Pictures. Both are pastors at Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany, Georgia. No one stars; this is a movie of unknowns. All actors, with the single exception of University of Georgia Head Football Coach Mark Richt, are Sherwood Baptist Church volunteers.

Strange but true: Facing the Giants received a PG rating for explicit Christian content

Facing the Giants is a modern-day reminder that David still takes aim, giants still fall, and we often see best when our eyes are closed. While Hollywood prepares its next batch of high-budget blockbusters, Facing the Giants provides a deeply inspiring story packed with timeless truths. Be prepared for it to impact your daily life. — Charles Chandlar

Finally, a family film that men and teenagers will watch! I was unprepared for the impact. Beyond the pain and pressure of sports, beyond the bling and the bang, I rediscovered the true nature of victory. — Dr Jay Strack

Facing the Giants Facing the Giants is about a down-and-out coach and football team at a Christian high school, struggling with the giants on the field and off. Failure, betrayal, fear, and hopelessness overwhelm the coach as he deals with a lackluster team, disgruntled parents, financial pressures, and the discovery that he and his wife can’t have children. As he turns to God, his life begins to change. Facing the Giants is a wonderful portrayal of the impact a Christ-centered coaching platform can have in touching lives in ways that last a lifetime. It speaks to people on many levels. It shows kids how to compete as a Christian athlete. It shows coaches how to integrate faith into their coaching. And it speaks to the unique relationship between coaches, players and parents. This is a must-see movie if you're a fan of faith and football. Pop the popcorn. Gather the whole family. Be sure to bring the tissues. Then get ready for this film to grab you. USA UK Canada

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Facing Your Giants: The God Who Made a Miracle Out of David Stands Ready to Make One Out of You Giants. We must face them. Yet, we need not face them alone. This profound look at the life of David digs deeply into the defeats he suffered, and the victories he won, as he faced the giants in his life. When David focused on God, giants tumbled. But when David focused on giants… he stumbled. Goliaths still roam in our world. Debt. Disaster. Dialysis. Divorce. Deceit. Disease. Depression. These super-sized challenges swagger and strut into our lives, pilfering our sleep, embezzling our peace and robbing us of our joy. And while these giants try to dominate our lives, we know what to do! We've learned what David learned, and we do what David did. We become God focused. We pick up five stones. We make five decisions. And we take a swing. Max Lucado, with 40 million books in print, will draw more readers to his fold with this release. USA UK Canada

Flywheel Jay Austin wants to sell you a used car, but watch out! Many victims have fallen prey to his smiling face and hasty promises. Austin does everything his way until his dishonesty and manipulation are repeatedly exposed. Like many men, he becomes disgusted by the masks he wears and lies he tells. While having a classic convertible repaired, Austin begins a humorous and inspiring journey to win back the hearts of his wife, his son, and his community. In every man’s life, there can be a turning point. When Jay Austin makes his turn, he never looks back. Filmed on location in Albany, Georgia, Flywheel has been shown in theaters, churches, prisons and schools. It is an inspiring family movie surprising audiences with laughter and tears and is loved by the young and old. “Flywheel totally captures and entertains the audience through the quality of the story.” — Dr Ted Baehr, Movieguide Magazine USA UK Canada

One Yard Short — Turning Your Defeats into Victories Coach Les Steckel understands that life is difficult. It's marked by disappointments and defeats. But what's important is what you do with those defeats. One Yard Short is the amazing story of Les Steckel. A coach for 32 years, with 23 of those seasons coaching in the NFL, Steckel has been through his shares of ups and downs, having experienced the pain and disappointment of job loss time and time again in a way that only professional sports coaches know. A lesser man would have given up and become bitter, but in the midst of each disappointment, each "failure," God was there, picking him up, dusting him off, telling Coach Steckel that He believed in him and that there was a special plan for his life. In One Yard Short, Coach Steckel teaches readers through his own life lessons and football experiences how to hear God's voice in the midst of disappointments and failures. USA UK Canada

Mike Singletary One-on-One: The Determination That Inspired Him to Give God His Very Best The man voted one of professional football's 100 Greatest Players of All Time knows who has been covering his back. During the ups and downs of Mike Singletary's life, when he acknowledged God and even when he didn't, he has witnessed God's protection and leading. Now you can look into the eyes of this man of faith and discover the great intensity behind the amazing tackles of the NFL Hall of Famer. He lets you see behind the scenes of a career in which faith doesn't always fit. Mike Singletary gives you a close-up look at the world of competitive sports through the eyes of a premier athlete. He shares lessons he has learned on such topics as leadership, teamwork, focus and responding to challenges. Then follow up with practical tips from Jay Carty. Don't miss this powerful testimony of God's hand in the life of a football legend. USA UK Canada

When Tony Dungy led the Indianapolis Colts to victory in Super Bowl XLI — and made history as the first African American coach to win the big game — millions of people, amazed by the success of his quiet, authoritative leadership style, wondered: how does he get it done? Quiet Strength

Based on the true story of a probation officer who turns a group of teen felons into a football team, Gridiron Gang sends out a message that one man can make a difference and the most hopeless kids in our society can change the course of their lives through hard work, commitment and bold leadership. Gridiron Gang

Based on true events, Pride tells the story of Jim Ellis, a charismatic schoolteacher in the 1970s who changed lives forever by founding and coaching an African-American swim team in one of Philadelphia's roughest neighborhoods. Pride

Same faith. Same city. Different worlds. The Second Chance is a film about two men — one from a white church in the well-to-do suburbs and one from a black church in the inner-city projects. Although founded by the same man, each church manifests its mission in a very different way. The Second Chance