In this episode of the Dr. Random podcast, Dr. Sarah sits down with Derick Zwerneman, founder and director of Serve Source, for an in-depth conversation about disaster response, faith-driven leadership and the power of relational networks. Derick shares his journey from a 28-year career as an Austin firefighter to becoming an outreach pastor and ultimately launching Serve Source after a neighborhood flood revealed the impact of coordinated community action. Together, they explore how Serve Source connects churches, nonprofits, emergency services and community leaders to respond more effectively to disasters and ongoing local crises through collaboration, relationship-building and shared resources. The episode highlights real-world disaster response stories, leadership lessons, the role of faith in service and Serve Source’s growing national and international vision to bring hope in times of crisis.
