Ocf Crosspoint Podcast

Episode 52 show notes Have you ever known anyone who’s been passed over for promotion? Maybe it’s your name that wasn’t on the promotion list. Today you’re going to hear from COL Stu McRae, USA (Ret). When the 1997 promotion list was due to be officially released, a friend called him to say, “Stu, this is the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do. I’m sorry, but your name isn’t on the list.”  It was a lynchpin moment for Stu, as he began examining what it meant to be a successful officer in the eyes of God, where he was placing his identity and self-worth, and why was he wanting to be the best at his job—what were his motives? Stu McRae was raised in Montana where he was part of a multi-racial family, born to parents who loved God and humbly lived a life reflecting His love for others. In addition to Stu and his oldest sister who was born to his parents, his mother and father adopted 11 other children (mostly Native American). This played a significant role in teaching Stu about the love and acceptance of God.