Designed to Win : Ripple to Wave

Welcome to Designed to Win by Dara Leigh, the podcast that empowers you to rise above doubt, defeat negative voices, and step fully into your God-given identity. Dara speaks to students, parents, creatives, dreamers, and those with learning differences — reminding each person that challenges don’t define you; Christ does.

Here we talk about purpose, calling, mental strength, biblical wisdom, and how to navigate real-life struggles with grace and courage. Every episode is a reminder that you were created with gifts the world needs — and with God, you are designed to win.

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Episodes

Friday Feb 13, 2026

This episode explores the greatest love story: God’s unconditional love for you, shown through Jesus and a desire for relationship.
It encourages meeting people where they are with intentional presence—calls, handwritten notes, shared coffee, prayer—and choosing practical ways to show love to the lonely, grieving, or overlooked.
Close with a brief prayer and a reminder that God sees you and loves you, inviting listeners to reflect that love this Valentine’s week.
 
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WEBSITE :daraleigh.com    click here:  https://www.dara-leigh.com/   FOR "From Stuck to Started: 7-day Identity Reset challenge"
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Friday Feb 06, 2026

In this episode the host shares a candid, faith-driven reflection on recent struggles, recognizing that fear—not victimhood—was narrowing their focus. Drawing on Proverbs 3:5-6, they explore what true trust in God looks like, offer practical questions to help listeners surrender control, and close with a prayer and invitation to a simple week-long reset.
 
#DesignedToWin#ChristianPodcast#FaithBased#IdentityInChrist#PurposeDriven#KingdomLiving#FaithAndEducation#IdentityMatters#PurposeOverPerformance#ValueEveryChild#RaiseTheNextGeneration#EducationReform#HomeschoolCommunity#ChristianParents#NextGenerationLeaders#YouthIdentity
 
WEBSITE :daraleigh.com    click here:  https://www.dara-leigh.com/   FOR "From Stuck to Started: 7-day Identity Reset challenge"
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Friday Jan 23, 2026

Good morning and welcome back to Design to Win. Dara shares a late-night message about hearing God say "build it and they will come," calling listeners to obedience, identity, and the specific calling God placed in their hearts.
She invites you into the Reset Challenge—pray for restoration, realign with God, and step forward with courage and faith, trusting that your life was designed on purpose to make a difference.
 
#DesignedToWin#ChristianPodcast#FaithBased#IdentityInChrist#PurposeDriven#KingdomLiving#FaithAndEducation#IdentityMatters#PurposeOverPerformance#ValueEveryChild#RaiseTheNextGeneration#EducationReform#HomeschoolCommunity#ChristianParents#NextGenerationLeaders#YouthIdentity
 
WEBSITE :daraleigh.com    click here:  https://www.dara-leigh.com/   FOR "From Stuck to Started: 7-day Identity Reset challenge"
youtube: Designed to win by dara leigh   

Friday Jan 16, 2026

In this heartfelt episode Dara speaks prophetically about how today’s school systems and culture teach young people to tie their worth to performance rather than their God‑given identity. She urges listeners to recognize each child’s unique design and to stop comparing value based on visibility or achievement.
She introduces a year‑long reset to help students and adults discover how their minds are wired, restore identity, and invites parents, educators, churches, and communities to serve together to change culture one child, one classroom, and one family at a time.
 
#DesignedToWin#ChristianPodcast#FaithBased#IdentityInChrist#PurposeDriven#KingdomLiving#FaithAndEducation#IdentityMatters#PurposeOverPerformance#ValueEveryChild#RaiseTheNextGeneration#EducationReform#HomeschoolCommunity#ChristianParents#NextGenerationLeaders#YouthIdentity
 
WEBSITE :daraleigh.com    click here:  https://www.dara-leigh.com/   FOR "From Stuck to Started: 7-day Identity Reset challenge"
youtube: Designed to win by dara leigh   
 
 
 
 
 

Friday Jan 09, 2026

In this episode the host tackles the battle between truth and "lie-dentity" — false labels and narratives that keep us stuck. She explains how voices from schools, society, and past failures can shape our sense of worth and lead to fear, procrastination, and anxiety.
Rather than offering another productivity hack, she introduces a 2026 reset focused on seeing your true identity in God, reclaiming purpose, and replacing pressure with design. Listeners are invited to rewrite their internal story and live from God’s identity, not the world’s labels.
 
CHALLENEGE:
The challenge delivers daily scripture, reflection, and one simple step to help you reconnect with who you were created to be and move forward one small step at a time.
#DesignedToWin #ChristianPodcast #FaithBased #PurposeDriven #GodsPlan #IdentityInChrist #InfluenceWithPurpose #ChristianEncouragement #FaithOverFear #SpeakLife#PodcastLife #InspirationDaily #ChristianMotivation #ChristianLiving #MindsetShift #MentalHealthAndFaith #SpiritualGrowth #KingdomLiving #JesusFollower #WalkWithGod#ADHDSupport #DyslexiaAwareness #AutismAwareness #ExecutiveFunction #LearningDifferences #NeurodiversityAndFaith #SpecialEducationAdvocacy #504Plan #IEPJourney #FaithAndNeurodiversity#ChristianParents #MomsOfTeens #ParentingYoungAdults #CollegeStudents #TeenSupport #ChristianYouth #NextGenMinistry #YouthMentalHealth #FamilyFaith #StrongFamilies# food Addiction#anorexia#Bulimia
 WEBSITE :daraleigh.com    click here:  https://www.dara-leigh.com/   FOR "From Stuck to Started: 7-day Identity Reset challenge"
youtube: Designed to win by dara leigh   
 

Friday Jan 02, 2026

In this New Year episode (2026), the host encourages listeners to release pressure and refocus on identity rooted in God’s purpose and love rather than perfection or comparison. She introduces a short, faith-based seven-day "From Stuck to Started" Identity Reset designed for anyone feeling overwhelmed, behind, or learning differently.
The challenge delivers daily scripture, reflection, and one simple step to help you reconnect with who you were created to be and move forward one small step at a time.
#DesignedToWin #ChristianPodcast #FaithBased #PurposeDriven #GodsPlan #IdentityInChrist #InfluenceWithPurpose #ChristianEncouragement #FaithOverFear #SpeakLife#PodcastLife #InspirationDaily #ChristianMotivation #ChristianLiving #MindsetShift #MentalHealthAndFaith #SpiritualGrowth #KingdomLiving #JesusFollower #WalkWithGod#ADHDSupport #DyslexiaAwareness #AutismAwareness #ExecutiveFunction #LearningDifferences #NeurodiversityAndFaith #SpecialEducationAdvocacy #504Plan #IEPJourney #FaithAndNeurodiversity#ChristianParents #MomsOfTeens #ParentingYoungAdults #CollegeStudents #TeenSupport #ChristianYouth #NextGenMinistry #YouthMentalHealth #FamilyFaith #StrongFamilies# food Addiction#anorexia#Bulimia
 WEBSITE :daraleigh.com    click here:  https://www.dara-leigh.com/   FOR "From Stuck to Started: 7-day Identity Reset challenge"
youtube: Designed to win by dara leigh   
 
 

Friday Dec 26, 2025

This episode invites listeners to slow down before the new year, pause, and reflect on where God has carried them, what they have learned about themselves, and what seemingly impossible trials they survived.
Through Scripture and personal reflection, the host emphasizes identity in Christ, gratitude for growth even in hard seasons, and stewarding gifts and goals with purpose rather than pressure.
The episode closes with a prayer and encouragement to enter the new year rooted in God’s design, grace, and hope.
#DesignedToWin #ChristianPodcast #FaithBased #PurposeDriven #GodsPlan #IdentityInChrist #InfluenceWithPurpose #ChristianEncouragement #FaithOverFear #SpeakLife#PodcastLife #InspirationDaily #ChristianMotivation #ChristianLiving #MindsetShift #MentalHealthAndFaith #SpiritualGrowth #KingdomLiving #JesusFollower #WalkWithGod#ADHDSupport #DyslexiaAwareness #AutismAwareness #ExecutiveFunction #LearningDifferences #NeurodiversityAndFaith #SpecialEducationAdvocacy #504Plan #IEPJourney #FaithAndNeurodiversity#ChristianParents #MomsOfTeens #ParentingYoungAdults #CollegeStudents #TeenSupport #ChristianYouth #NextGenMinistry #YouthMentalHealth #FamilyFaith #StrongFamilies# food Addiction#anorexia#Bulimia
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Friday Dec 19, 2025

In this episode of Design to Win, host Dara reflects on the true meaning of Christmas—the birth of Jesus, the promise of new beginnings, and the call to be born again. She explores the symbolism of the wise men’s gifts and how they point to worship, sacrifice, and Jesus’ role as king and priest.
Dara invites listeners to slow down, give from a place of gratitude, and carry the spirit of Christmas—generosity, presence, and hope—beyond December 25th into the new year.
growing up in a troubled home, battling food addiction, and finding lasting recovery through faith. April discusses how Bible study, scripture memorization, and supportive ministries helped her maintain sobriety from binge eating for decades and live out God’s calling.
She explains practical tools she uses—daily scripture, a personalized food plan, accountability in community, and Bible memory ministries—along with encouragement for listeners seeking freedom from addictions through the Word of God.
Here is April Information she shared if you are interested in following up with Bible Memory.
BibleforFood.Orgrachel@scripturespeakersnetwork.com
In this episode of Design to Win, the host reflects on Thanksgiving as more than a holiday—rooted in biblical community and the practice of gratitude from Eden through Jesus' meals.
She shares personal stories, practical ideas like keeping a gratitude board, and offers a prayer encouraging listeners to find and give thanks even in difficult seasons.
 
#DesignedToWin #ChristianPodcast #FaithBased #PurposeDriven #GodsPlan #IdentityInChrist #InfluenceWithPurpose #ChristianEncouragement #FaithOverFear #SpeakLife#PodcastLife #InspirationDaily #ChristianMotivation #ChristianLiving #MindsetShift #MentalHealthAndFaith #SpiritualGrowth #KingdomLiving #JesusFollower #WalkWithGod#ADHDSupport #DyslexiaAwareness #AutismAwareness #ExecutiveFunction #LearningDifferences #NeurodiversityAndFaith #SpecialEducationAdvocacy #504Plan #IEPJourney #FaithAndNeurodiversity#ChristianParents #MomsOfTeens #ParentingYoungAdults #CollegeStudents #TeenSupport #ChristianYouth #NextGenMinistry #YouthMentalHealth #FamilyFaith #StrongFamilies# food Addiction#anorexia#Bulimia
 

Friday Dec 12, 2025

Hosts Dara and Stephanie Gallardo share candid stories about raising children with ADHD and other learning differences, comparing homeschooling and school options and how accommodations made a difference.
They highlight practical strategies—tight routines, scheduled breaks and snacks, individualized supports, community resources, and teaching accountability—to help children thrive and gain independence.
Guest Bio:Stephanie Gallardo is a devoted Christian, wife, and mother whose life reflects a deep calling to serve others. She has worn many hats — homeschool mom, foster mom, and host mom to international students — each role shaping her heart for nurturing and empowering young people. As a life coach with Quest Restoration Ministries and a small business owner, Stephanie uses her God-given gifts to pray, encourage, and walk alongside individuals and families in need. She is passionate about giving, serving, and building community, always seeking to reflect Christ’s love in everything she does.
 
 

Friday Dec 05, 2025

April Lewars joins host Dara on the "Designed to Win" podcast to share her story of growing up in a troubled home, battling food addiction, and finding lasting recovery through faith. April discusses how Bible study, scripture memorization, and supportive ministries helped her maintain sobriety from binge eating for decades and live out God’s calling.
She explains practical tools she uses—daily scripture, a personalized food plan, accountability in community, and Bible memory ministries—along with encouragement for listeners seeking freedom from addictions through the Word of God.
Here is April Information she shared if you are interested in following up with Bible Memory.
BibleforFood.Orgrachel@scripturespeakersnetwork.com
In this episode of Design to Win, the host reflects on Thanksgiving as more than a holiday—rooted in biblical community and the practice of gratitude from Eden through Jesus' meals.
She shares personal stories, practical ideas like keeping a gratitude board, and offers a prayer encouraging listeners to find and give thanks even in difficult seasons.
 
#DesignedToWin #ChristianPodcast #FaithBased #PurposeDriven #GodsPlan #IdentityInChrist #InfluenceWithPurpose #ChristianEncouragement #FaithOverFear #SpeakLife#PodcastLife #InspirationDaily #ChristianMotivation #ChristianLiving #MindsetShift #MentalHealthAndFaith #SpiritualGrowth #KingdomLiving #JesusFollower #WalkWithGod#ADHDSupport #DyslexiaAwareness #AutismAwareness #ExecutiveFunction #LearningDifferences #NeurodiversityAndFaith #SpecialEducationAdvocacy #504Plan #IEPJourney #FaithAndNeurodiversity#ChristianParents #MomsOfTeens #ParentingYoungAdults #CollegeStudents #TeenSupport #ChristianYouth #NextGenMinistry #YouthMentalHealth #FamilyFaith #StrongFamilies# food Addiction#anorexia#Bulimia
 
 
 

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