Divine Intervention: A Retired Chicago Detective's Stories of Faith by Doug Apple with Ed Valkanet - Jan. 20, 2026

In this gripping interview, Doug Apple sits down with Ed Valkanet, a retired Chicago Police Detective and author of Divine Intervention. Ed reflects on a 30-year career spent in tactical units and gang enforcement, revealing how his faith didn't just coexist with his badge—it defined it. From miraculous healings on the job to "detective's intuition" fueled by prayer, Ed’s story is a testament to God’s presence in the darkest corners of society. -- Ed Valkanet shares his journey from being drafted into the Vietnam War to joining the Chicago Police Department in the mid-1960s. -- He describes the intense pressure of working tactical units during the Chicago riots and the drug enforcement era. -- Ed discusses the "divine intervention" that allowed him to pass difficult promotional exams despite not being a strong student in his youth. -- The interview highlights several miraculous moments, including a partner who was instantly healed after being pinned between two cars and a suicide attempt that was thwarted by Ed’s "random" arrival. -- Ed explains how compassion and truth-telling gave him "favor" with both his superiors and the people he arrested. -- The conversation touches on the logic of faith, with Ed arguing that the complexity of the human body and the cosmos points directly to a Creator. -- Ed invites fellow law enforcement officers to join the Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers for support and Bible study. Scriptures for Further Study -- 1 Corinthians 16:9 -- Daniel 11:32