Sylvester Stallone wrote a movie, Philomena Lee criticizes a critic, and more in this week's Quick Take.

An inspiring yet imperfect biopic of a man more complex than he appears here.

An evangelical historian teaches us how to think critically about the heroes of our past.

Toronto's tolerance gets tested by Ford's embarrassing antics.

At Jordan border, Christians turn out in force to provide help and hope.

We're not the only ones responsible for our financial state.

Monty Python is reuniting! Plus 'Church Hoppers,' 'How I Met Your Father,' and more.

Max Lucado’s holiday book gets the Hollywood treatment.

Remember who the real enemy is.

A journalist hostile to religion helps a Roman Catholic woman look for the son who was taken from her.

Or is Alister McGrath's biography too preoccupied with what Lewis declines to reveal?

Keller's childhood correspondence with the revered author led her to Christian faith.

What Christians can learn from the president's foreign policy achievement of 1963.

We can’t isolate our kids from sin, but we can teach them to recognize it and learn from it.

When did popping the question become such a big deal?

As more women open up, we’re faced with the heartbreaking realization that abortion affects us all.

New study connects emotional wellbeing with churchy status updates.

A trailer for 'Noah,' a new gender-based ratings system in Sweden, Bond on Netflix, and more.

An enjoyable ode to 'Calvin and Hobbes' and the brilliant creator behind one of the best comic strips of all time.

We can't expect our spouses to solve all our problems.

The Australian activist and speaker discusses women in church leadership.

What happens when women go underrepresented in the Body of Christ.

Like Katniss and Peeta, we’re broken for good use.

It’s not that they owe more than they own, says Pamela Foohey. It’s a leadership failure.

Time out: Coaches and parents need to rethink how we talk about gender.

But Owen Strachan’s summons to risky living isn’t just another entry in the “radical” genre.

Yes, a good film festival can make your head spin a little (before it explodes).

Sorry Glenn Beck, Christian children need room to grow.

It’s probably too much to ask in a modern, tell-all culture, to be inspired by men of distinction.

Two films that ask us: Do you understand your sin?

Rule #1: Don't jump into action before you know the needs on the ground.

Ernest Hemingway's granddaughter Mariel explores her family's mental health legacy, and nerds pit computers against each other.

New Marvel and cop shows, the end of Poirot, 'Wrestling for Jesus,' and more.

Why watch another adaptation of a Dickens novel? Read on.

Schlock B-movie sci-fi fantasy, in the best kind of way.

Bridging the battle lines of the female clergy debate.

Complaining about the church, the government, the world at large? Over it.

A movie that's both distinctly American and a bit troubling.

Yes, we are different races. You can stop staring now.

Addicts shouldn’t have to hide their recovery from the church.

Popular blogger Sarah Bessey says the arc of Scripture reveals a liberating vision for women.

Amid romanticized portrayals of Anabaptists, 'Blush' doesn’t skip over the tradition’s true convictions.

Critics take on 'Last Vegas' and 'Dallas Buyers Club', Tina Fey has yet another show coming, and more.

The enemy's gate is down.

The former Archbishop of Canterbury says his evangelical friends were fans in the 1960s. Now he's one too.

It's about love, and it's a comedy, but it's definitely not a romantic comedy.

The church needs a more open conversation about wealth and stewardship—and not just for pastors.