Badge & Bible: Officer EZ Zimmerman’s Powerful Testimony

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 grandparentsThe courtroom moment that changed his name and futureMinistry “behind the badge” and how faith changes policingA real story of addiction to freedom (and how a single question sparked it)A challenge and invitation to every officer listeningLife verse: Jeremiah 29:11–13 and the promises inside itResource: Wild at Heart by John Eldredge (men’s discipleship)Connect with Officer EZ: • Facebook: search “Ezekiel Zimmerman” (ambassador page) • Email: [email protected] • Agency: Howard County Sheriff’s Office, Kokomo, IN • National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial (Indiana Ambassador)🙌 Subscribe and join a community of men who are breaking cycles, healing from the past, and building strong families through faith.🔔 SUBSCRIBE NOW:    / @dudeswithoutdadspodcast   🎧 Listen to full episodes on Spotify / Apple Podcasts:: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2512163🙌 Support the Mission: Every gift helps us reach more people: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_butt...Connect with the Show: • Share this episode with an officer or someone battling addiction • Visit our site for resources & show notes • Subscribe and leave a review—it helps more “dudes without dads” find hopeHashtags: #Adoption #Faith #LawEnforcement #Testimony #IdentityInChristChapter 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

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