# Night Train to Cairo: A Filmmaker’s Global Adventures in Faith, War Zones, and Storytelling | EP 169

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Published: 2026-02-13T10:00:12+00:00
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## Resource

Veteran filmmaker Craig D. Forest shares gripping stories from 60+ countries—war zones, famine regions, voodoo rituals in Haiti, exorcisms in Argentina, and miracles around the world—along with hard-won lessons on media, missions, and faith-filled storytelling from his book Night Train to Cairo.​ 0:00 Intro: Craig’s bio, 60 nations, Night Train to Cairo overview.​ 5:10 Why the Book: Writing process, multiple rewrites, summer push to finish.​ 11:30 Purpose & Audience: Leaving a legacy for his kids and young filmmakers; previous book Commando Tactics.​ 18:20 Iraq War Zone: Crossing the border, Black Hawks, tanks, advice from U.S. sergeant, road to Baghdad warning.​ 25:40 Voodoo Drums in Haiti: Shooting for A&E/History Channel, demonic possession, praying protection before entering.​ 33:15 Spiritual Warfare: Reality of demons, Hindu rituals, Santería, why Western Christians must wake up.​ 40:05 Cuba & Sex Trafficking: Undercover work in Havana, danger of shooting without permits, early days of big-camera docs.​ 47:00 Travel Logistics: 1,500+ flights, missed train in Milan, importance of preparation and organization.​ 53:30 Media as Mission Field: Why leaders must embrace digital media; story as the true “mission.”​ 1:01:10 Advice to Creatives: Don’t seek success—seek significance; media as redemptive storytelling.​ 1:08:00 Life Lessons: Proverbs 16:9 and trusting God to direct your steps.​ 1:13:20 Prayer for Creatives & Leaders: Empowerment by the Holy Spirit, peace, and divine direction.​ 1:18:00 Where to Find Craig: Matchstick Media, social handles, book formats (Amazon, Apple Books, B&N).​ DescriptionIn this episode of Talks with Gallagher, filmmaker, author, and “media sensei” Craig D. Forest unpacks his travel memoir Night Train to Cairo: A Filmma…

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