Officer Ezekiel “EZ” Zimmerman grew up without a father, was adopted at nine, and later discovered a calling to ministry—while wearing a badge. In this raw and hope-filled conversation, EZ shares how God turned anger and identity wounds into a life of service as a deputy sheriff and school resource officer.

You’ll hear the adoption story behind his name change, why the word “chosen” reframed his identity, and a jaw-dropping account of an arrest that became a redemption story. EZ also issues a heartfelt challenge to law enforcement across America—inviting officers to find healing, purpose, and community in Christ.

What we cover:

• Father wounds, anger, and early faith through his grandparents
• The courtroom moment that changed his name and future
• Ministry “behind the badge” and how faith changes policing
• A real story of addiction to freedom (and how a single question sparked it)
• A challenge and invitation to every officer listening
• Life verse: Jeremiah 29:11–13 and the promises inside it
• Resource: Wild at Heart by John Eldredge (men’s discipleship)

Connect with Officer EZ:
• Facebook: search “Ezekiel Zimmerman” (ambassador page)
• Email: ezimmerman80@gmail.com

• Agency: Howard County Sheriff’s Office, Kokomo, IN
• National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial (Indiana Ambassador)

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Chapter Markers (Buzzsprout Timestamps)

00:00 Intro
 00:18 Early years & father wounds
 02:10 Realizing what’s missing
 04:45 Big brother’s influence
 07:00 Brother leaves for the Army
 09:00 Anger, loss & coping
 12:00 Faith through grandma’s church
 14:00 Meeting John (the future “Dad”)
 16:00 Adoption & name change to Zimmerman
 18:00 What it means to be “chosen”
 21:00 Advice for would-be adoptive parents
 23:00 Identity in Christ, heritage & DNA
 27:00 Calling to law enforcement + ministry
 33:00 Can a cop be a minister?
 36:00 The warrant, the planned attack… and a miracle
 42:00 Addiction to freedom: chapel, banquet, job, church
 46:00 A charge to officers in America
 49:00 How to seek God & find a church
 52:00 Life verse: Jeremiah 29:11–13
 56:00 Where to find Officer EZ & final challenge