Happy Birthday, Mike Blanc 🎉

Feeling grateful for another year of life and all the blessings it brings! I'm excited to share my return to my alma mater, Auburn University, where I'll continue dthe incredible ministry of my mentor and friend, Brother Chette Williams, who blessed countless players and coaches

He is the new chaplain for Auburn Football. Mike Blanc played at Auburn University and was mentored by Brother Chette Williams. He talks about his return to the Plains and his calling in the FCA on the Talking Tigers Podcast with Andy Burcham. linktr.ee/WarEaglePlusPo…

Welcome Home, Mike Blanc #WarEagle 🦅

Remember when Mike Blanc scored two points for Auburn Football with this safety vs. Oregon to help Auburn win the 2010 national championship? Fifteen years later, Mike is back on the Plains as football team chaplain with FCA. A 🧵

On his recruiting visit 20 years ago, Mike met Rev. Chette Williams. “’Here at Auburn, you have an opportunity to grow physically, mentally and spiritually,’” Brother Chette said. That was all Blanc needed to hear. “I’m going to Auburn. That’s for me. I felt like God was

After playing DL for AU from 2006-10, Blanc followed his mentor into ministry, serving as team chaplain Miami Hurricanes Football from 2017-25. “What Chette did better than anybody else, we call it in the world of FCA or chaplaincy, the ministry of presence. "That’s what I learned from

Miami Hurricanes Football After Williams passed away last December, Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze invited Blanc to return to his alma mater. At first, Blanc hesitated. “Chette is this Moses-like figure. How can you come after Chette?” 4/10

Miami Hurricanes Football Blanc found his answer in his Bible, recalling how Joshua succeeded Moses & led the Israelites into the Promised Land. “God tells Joshua, ‘I’m going to be with you the same as I was with Moses. That’s what’s comforting. My prayer is, Lord, the same way you were with Chette, be

Miami Hurricanes Football Blanc ended his Auburn career triumphantly, helping the Tigers win the 2010🏆, noting how that team’s off-the-field bond translated to on-field success. “I think about a team that was connected. We did everything together. We challenged each other on and off the field.

Miami Hurricanes Football Blanc carried that lesson ever since, from Miami back to Auburn. “I told our guys I haven’t been on any good teams that faith wasn’t the foundation. Those circles of chapel and small group give you opportunities to be there for your brothers. You hear what’s really happening in

Miami Hurricanes Football “I tell people being a team chaplain means you are the team chaplain. That means you serve every single individual on this team: coaches, staff, support staff, equipment, training room & all players. “Guys who might not come from a faith-based background, you’ve got to find ways

Miami Hurricanes Football “How do you serve everybody on the team regardless of what they believe and what backgrounds they come from. For me, it helps that I played here, I was in their shoes. I can relate to them on a lot of different levels.” 9/10

Miami Hurricanes Football Two decades after that fateful & faith-filled meeting with Brother Chette, Mike Blanc carries on his mentor’s ministry. “Because of how Auburn blessed me, coming back was really important. There were great coaches & great men like Chette who poured into my life. I want to make

Congrats to my guy Cam on the announcement of his jersey retirement! It’s so well-deserved. Proud of you, bro. You’ve left a mark on this game and the university! 🐅🏈 #WarEagle #auburnfootball

Miss you Brother! 🙏🏾

Core values…welcome back to the plains Mike Blanc War Eagle!!

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