{"podcast":{"title":"Talks with Gallagher","slug":"talks-with-gallagher-1016330","podcast_index_feed_id":1016330,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6106098/episodes/feed","website_url":"http://talkswithgallagher.com/","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/34b3155adcc4027c77736368a89769e2.jpg","author":"John Gallagher","episode_count":203,"summary":"Having conversations that inspire and empower emerging and seasoned leaders, John Gallagher brings together spiritual pioneers and business innovators from around the globe. Each episode dives into transformational stories and timeless wisdom—whether you’re pursuing spiritual depth or marketplace impact, this podcast equips you with tools to grow into who you’re meant to be. Visit talkswithgallagher.com for more information and support the future of this podcast. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/talks-with-gallagher--6106098/support .","last_synced_at":"2026-07-22T20:19:02.759612+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/talks-with-gallagher-1016330"},"episode":{"title":"Night Train to Cairo: A Filmmaker’s Global Adventures in Faith, War Zones, and Storytelling | EP 169","slug":"night-train-to-cairo-a-filmmaker-s-global-adventures-in-faith-war-zones-and-storytelling-ep-169","published_at":"2026-02-13T10:00:12+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/talks-with-gallagher-1016330/night-train-to-cairo-a-filmmaker-s-global-adventures-in-faith-war-zones-and-storytelling-ep-169","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/talks-with-gallagher-1016330","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/night-train-to-cairo-a-filmmaker-s-global-adventures-in-faith-war-zones-and-storytelling-ep-169--69261043","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69261043/night_train_to_cairo_filmmaker_s_global_adventures.mp3","summary":"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…","meta_description":"Veteran filmmaker Craig D. Forest shares gripping stories from 60+ countries—war zones, famine regions, voodoo rituals in Haiti, exorcisms in Argentina, a…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3750,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/talks-with-gallagher-1016330/episodes/night-train-to-cairo-a-filmmaker-s-global-adventures-in-faith-war-zones-and-storytelling-ep-169/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/talks-with-gallagher-1016330/night-train-to-cairo-a-filmmaker-s-global-adventures-in-faith-war-zones-and-storytelling-ep-169.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}