MCC Podcast

Andre is a Youth Group Leader at Our Lady Guardian of Plants Church in Melbourne and soon to be ordained sub-deacon. He has immersed himself in church throughout his whole life. Andre also has a Bachelor of Science where he majored in physics and mathematics. We spoke about many topics that young people are facing in today's world. I really enjoyed our conversation and I can't wait to share it with you all! You'll love Andre! #youthleader #chaldean #greatexample #makingadifference #community #church

LINK TO DONATE: https://www.mycause.com.au/page/241433/fundraising-for-assyrian-chaldean-short-film-grace

Darren is most famously known for producing the movie SAW. He has also produced movies like Corrections, Shotgun wedding, Brother’s Nest and most recently the film, High Ground. Darren is also the executive producer of the short-film GRACE, which he is currently working on with our very own Brian Patto who we had on the show last week. Pumped to share this episode with you all!! #filmproducer #darrenmcfarlane #grace #awardwinning #Shortfilms #makingadifference

Brian is an award-winning commercial & film director. He’s created work for companies such as ANZ, Medibank, Coles and also shot an international GMC commercial in Dubai. Plus also created ads for the Australian Government.  Brian is currently producing a short film telling the tale of a young Christian girl and her father in Mosul, Iraq during a turbulent and dangerous time. A father protects his daughter from violent fanatics, using the innocent game of hide-and-seek. #filmdirector #chaldean #shortfilms #makingadifference #awardwinningdirector #grace

To donate to this wonderful cause click this link: https://www.mycause.com.au/page/241433/fundraising-for-assyrian-chaldean-short-film-grace 

Fadi Youkhana is an Epidemiologist, who received his Masters Degree at the University of Hawaii! His studies centred on how the wars in IRAQ affected people's health and education. Recently he’s been working on solutions for people affected by Covid-19 through the Public Health sector.

Fadi left Iraq when he was just a young boy and now resides in Colorado where he is doing his Ph.D. Earlier in his studies, he received a scholarship to do his bachelor’s in Biology & Journalism. He wrote articles for the local Hawaiian newspaper, while teaching & Lecturing. He has long resume anda  long list of achievements.

#publichealth #covid19 #epidemiology #leavingalegacy #iraqichristian

Born in Alqosh, Iraq. Dr. Adeeb went on to receive his Ph.D in Biochemistry at the University of Queensland after moving his family to Australia. His scientific research spans for over 30 years from diseases in animals such as koala’s to cardiovascular disease and cancer in humans. He’s a father of 4 and grandfather of 5.  Dr. Adeeb has been featured on TV shows such as Totally Wild, written about in the Who’s Who Magazine, had 40 publications in journals around the world and also received countless awards for his research. Dr. Adeeb is a member of Scientific Societies both in Australia and overseas. He was also a Lecturer for Medicine for over 15 years in UQ. He is worked and studied all over the world and is now enjoying retirement but continues to keep himself busy by holding leadership roles in St. Melkite Church in Brisbane. #selfbelief #nofear #faith #iraqichristian

Fr. Maher leads St. Joseph's Chaldean Church in Sydney. He has a fascinating story of growing up in Baghdad, meeting Mother Teresa, becoming a priest in hostile territory before moving to Melbourne to work & inspire our youth!

#chaldean #priest #motherteresa #inspiringyouth

Dominic has a remarkable story of transformation. He runs a page called “yes I need Jesus” with almost 100k followers worldwide. His devotion is unquestionable as is his aspiration to become a priest. He’s currently studying in Centurion University and also represented the state of Orissa in United Nations youth parliament in the largest youth parliament of the nation. #testimony #vocation #catholic #india

On this episode we speak to Mr. Kareem Odish. Kareem is a chartered Engineer & builder. He runs a very successful company called Zeta Engineering!

He has also served the church as a Sub Deacon for over 40 years!

I really enjoyed my conversation with such a humble, hardworking, family oriented & faithful man and I’m sure you will too!

#engineering #building #deacon #leadership #chaldean

Joining us today is Mr. Mahir Murad! Mahir was born in Iraq and came to Australia when he was 8 years old. Mahir has a bachelors degree in both Theology & Philosophy and has been a Youth Group Leader for almost 11 years in the Melbourne Chaldean Church. He also runs an amazing page called Jesus Christ Daily on facebook!

Mahir has an amazing story of transformation and he has kindly agreed to spend the time with us to share his story…

This is a follow on with Archbishop Amel Nona (Head of the Chaldean churches in Australia & NZ) about his story where we go a little deeper into his story and ask him some candid & also serious questions from our Youth.