The Yielded Mind Podcast

Eric S. Hayes
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Created for those who desire lasting transformation, this podcast guides you through the daily practice of renewing your mind through the work of the indwelling Holy Spirit. In a world filled with pressure, noise, and constant demands, many attempt to change through effort, discipline, and control. True transformation does not come from striving. Transformation comes as the mind yields to the Spirit of God already at work within. Your host is Eric Hayes, minister, teacher, and author of The Yielded Mind. His work equips believers to step out of self-driven effort and walk in daily surrender, where the Holy Spirit brings lasting change from within. This is not a podcast for reflection.  This is a pathway to transformation.

  1. 19h ago

    Day 21: A Daily Walk | Discipline Week | The Yielded Mind – A 50-Day Journey of Reflection and Renewal

    Send us Fan Mail A transformed life is built one faithful step at a time. Welcome to Day 21 of The Yielded Mind – A 50-Day Journey of Reflection and Renewal. As Discipline Week concludes, you'll discover that every spiritual discipline ultimately leads to one lifelong calling—walking daily with the Holy Spirit. Through Galatians 5:25, you'll learn that the Christian life is not sustained by religious performance but by continually keeping in step with the Spirit who lives within you. In today's episode, you'll learn what it means to walk by the Holy Spirit, why spiritual maturity is developed through ordinary daily choices, and how God's Word, stillness, gratitude, service, and obedience come together in a lifelong relationship with Christ. Today's Scripture: Galatians 5:25  In This Episode: Why walking with the Holy Spirit is the goal of every spiritual disciplineThe meaning of "walk" as keeping in step with the SpiritHow daily choices shape lifelong spiritual maturityWhy relationship with the Holy Spirit is greater than religious performanceHow each discipline prepares you to follow Christ more faithfullyA guided prayer for a lifetime of walking with the Holy SpiritKey Truth: "A transformed life is built one faithful step at a time as you walk daily alongside the Holy Spirit." Reflection Question: What step is the Holy Spirit inviting you to take today so that you can walk more closely with Him? Prayer Focus: Ask the Holy Spirit to help you recognize His voice, keep in step with His leading, and faithfully follow Him in every decision, conversation, and act of obedience. If today's episode encouraged you, consider following the podcast, sharing it with someone who needs hope, and leaving a rating and review. It helps more people discover the transforming power of God's truth. For additional resources, visit TheYieldedMind.com. The Yielded Mind is written and hosted by Eric S. Hayes. Support the show

    Day 21: A Daily Walk | Discipline Week | The Yielded Mind – A 50-Day Journey of Reflection and Renewal

  2. 2d ago

    Day 20: Practicing Obedience | Discipline Week | The Yielded Mind – A 50-Day Journey of Reflection and Renewal

    Send us Fan Mail Transformation happens one act of obedience at a time. Welcome to Day 20 of The Yielded Mind – A 50-Day Journey of Reflection and Renewal. As Discipline Week concludes, you'll discover that every spiritual discipline ultimately leads to one destination—obedience. Reading God's Word, practicing stillness, cultivating gratitude, and serving others all prepare your heart to respond to the voice of the Holy Spirit. Through James 1:22, you'll learn that genuine spiritual maturity is revealed not by what you know, but by what you faithfully obey. In today's episode, you'll learn why hearing God's Word is only the beginning, how obedience transforms truth into daily life, and why joyful obedience becomes the natural response of a heart that trusts the Father. Today's Scripture: James 1:22  In This Episode: Why obedience is the goal of every spiritual disciplineThe difference between hearing God's Word and living itHow knowledge without obedience leads to self-deceptionWhy transformation occurs one act of obedience at a timeHow obedience strengthens your confidence in the Holy Spirit's leadingA guided prayer for joyful and faithful obedienceKey Truth: "God's Word transforms your life when you faithfully obey what the Holy Spirit reveals through His Word." Reflection Question: What truth has the Holy Spirit already revealed to you that He is inviting you to obey today? Prayer Focus: Ask the Holy Spirit for the desire, courage, and perseverance to obey God's Word faithfully, allowing each act of obedience to deepen your trust and transform your life. If today's episode encouraged you, consider following the podcast, sharing it with someone who needs hope, and leaving a rating and review. It helps more people discover the transforming power of God's truth. For additional resources, visit TheYieldedMind.com. The Yielded Mind is written and hosted by Eric S. Hayes. Support the show

    Day 20: Practicing Obedience | Discipline Week | The Yielded Mind – A 50-Day Journey of Reflection and Renewal

  3. 2d ago

    Day 19: Serving Others | Discipline Week | The Yielded Mind – A 50-Day Journey of Reflection and Renewal

    Send us Fan Mail True greatness is measured by a life of service. Welcome to Day 19 of The Yielded Mind – A 50-Day Journey of Reflection and Renewal. As Discipline Week continues, you'll discover that serving others is one of the most powerful ways the Holy Spirit shapes your thinking to reflect the mind of Christ. Through Mark 10:45, you'll see that Jesus redefined greatness—not by status or recognition, but by humble, sacrificial service. As you follow His example, your heart and mind are transformed to value what He values. In today's episode, you'll learn why Jesus made service the measure of greatness, how serving others renews your thinking, and why acts of humble love become a natural expression of Christ's life within you. Today's Scripture: Mark 10:45 In This Episode: How Jesus redefined greatness through serviceWhy the Son of Man chose to serve rather than be servedHow serving others reshapes your thinkingWhy humility grows through faithful acts of serviceHow the Holy Spirit forms the character of Christ within youA guided prayer for a servant's heartKey Truth: "Serving others trains your mind to reflect the humility, love, and character of Jesus Christ." Reflection Question: Who has God placed in your life today that you can intentionally serve with humility, love, and compassion? Prayer Focus: Ask the Holy Spirit to give you the heart of a servant, open your eyes to opportunities to bless others, and shape your life to reflect the humility and love of Jesus Christ. If today's episode encouraged you, consider following the podcast, sharing it with someone who needs hope, and leaving a rating and review. It helps more people discover the transforming power of God's truth. For additional resources, visit TheYieldedMind.com. The Yielded Mind is written and hosted by Eric S. Hayes.

    Day 19: Serving Others | Discipline Week | The Yielded Mind – A 50-Day Journey of Reflection and Renewal

  4. 3d ago

    Day 18: Practicing Gratitude | Discipline Week | The Yielded Mind – A 50-Day Journey of Reflection and Renewal

    Send us Fan Mail Gratitude trains your mind to recognize God's faithfulness. Welcome to Day 18 of The Yielded Mind – A 50-Day Journey of Reflection and Renewal. As Discipline Week continues, you'll discover that gratitude is far more than a positive attitude—it is a spiritual discipline that reshapes the way you think. Through 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18, you'll learn that giving thanks in every circumstance strengthens your confidence in God's unchanging character and helps you recognize His faithful presence each day. In today's episode, you'll learn why gratitude changes the direction of your thinking, how it protects your heart from discouragement, and why a thankful heart becomes a powerful expression of worship. Today's Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 In This Episode: Why Paul commands believers to rejoice, pray, and give thanksThe difference between giving thanks for every circumstance and giving thanks in every circumstanceHow gratitude redirects your thinking toward God's faithfulnessWhy gratitude protects your heart from discouragementHow daily thanksgiving becomes an act of worshipA guided prayer to cultivate a grateful heartKey Truth: "Gratitude trains your mind to recognize God's faithfulness and strengthens your confidence in His daily presence." Reflection Question: What evidence of God's faithfulness have you overlooked because your attention has been focused on your circumstances? Prayer Focus: Ask the Holy Spirit to open your eyes to God's daily faithfulness, replace worry and complaint with genuine gratitude, and help you cultivate a heart that continually gives thanks. If today's episode encouraged you, consider following the podcast, sharing it with someone who needs hope, and leaving a rating and review. It helps more people discover the transforming power of God's truth. For additional resources, visit TheYieldedMind.com. The Yielded Mind is written and hosted by Eric S. Hayes.

    Day 18: Practicing Gratitude | Discipline Week | The Yielded Mind – A 50-Day Journey of Reflection and Renewal

  5. 4d ago

    Day 17: Learning to Be Still | Discipline Week | The Yielded Mind – A 50-Day Journey of Reflection and Renewal

    Send us Fan Mail Stillness is not the absence of activity. It is the presence of trust. Welcome to Day 17 of The Yielded Mind – A 50-Day Journey of Reflection and Renewal. As Discipline Week continues, you'll discover that one of the most important spiritual disciplines is learning to be still before God. In a world filled with noise, distraction, and constant activity, the Holy Spirit invites you to slow down, release your striving, and recognize God's faithful presence. Through Psalm 46:10, you'll learn that stillness is not weakness—it is an expression of confidence in God's sovereign care. In today's episode, you'll learn what it truly means to "be still," why a quiet heart is more attentive to the Holy Spirit, and how daily moments in God's presence cultivate deeper peace and trust. Today's Scripture: Psalm 46:10 In This Episode: The biblical meaning of "be still"Why stillness is an act of trust rather than inactivityHow distractions can drown out the gentle voice of the Holy SpiritWhy spiritual disciplines help you become more aware of God's presenceHow peace grows as you surrender control to God's sovereigntyA guided prayer to rest confidently in God's presenceKey Truth: "Stillness helps you recognize God's presence, trust His sovereignty, and listen more carefully to the voice of the Holy Spirit." Reflection Question: What would you need to let go of today in order to be still and recognize God's presence more fully? Prayer Focus: Ask the Holy Spirit to quiet your mind, deepen your trust in God's sovereign care, and help you cultivate the discipline of resting in His presence each day. If today's episode encouraged you, consider following the podcast, sharing it with someone who needs hope, and leaving a rating and review. It helps more people discover the transforming power of God's truth. For additional resources, visit TheYieldedMind.com. The Yielded Mind is written and hosted by Eric S. Hayes.

    Day 17: Learning to Be Still | Discipline Week | The Yielded Mind – A 50-Day Journey of Reflection and Renewal

  6. 5d ago

    Day 16: Remaining in the Word | Discipline Week | The Yielded Mind – A 50-Day Journey of Reflection and Renewal

    Send us Fan Mail Freedom begins by remaining in God's Word. Welcome to Day 16 of The Yielded Mind – A 50-Day Journey of Reflection and Renewal. As Discipline Week continues, you'll discover that a renewed mind is cultivated through a daily relationship with God's Word. Jesus teaches that freedom isn't found in occasional exposure to Scripture but in continually abiding in it. Through John 8:31–32, you'll learn that as you remain in God's Word, the Holy Spirit renews your thinking and leads you into the freedom found in Christ. In today's episode, you'll learn what it means to abide in God's Word, why discipline is the steady practice of returning to Scripture, and how the Holy Spirit uses God's truth to transform your mind and shape your life. Today's Scripture: John 8:31–32 In This Episode:  What it means to abide in God's WordWhy daily Scripture shapes a renewed mindHow the Holy Spirit uses God's truth to expose deceptionWhy truth is more than information—it is found in Jesus ChristHow remaining in God's Word leads to lasting freedomA guided prayer for a deeper hunger for ScriptureKey Truth: "As you remain in God's Word, the Holy Spirit renews your mind and leads you into the freedom found in Christ." Reflection Question: What practical step can you take today to move from occasionally reading God's Word to consistently abiding in it? Prayer Focus: Ask the Holy Spirit to create within you a deeper hunger for God's Word, renew your mind through its truth, and help you faithfully remain in Christ each day. If today's episode encouraged you, consider following the podcast, sharing it with someone who needs hope, and leaving a rating and review. It helps more people discover the transforming power of God's truth. For additional resources, visit TheYieldedMind.com. The Yielded Mind is written and hosted by Eric S. Hayes.

    Day 16: Remaining in the Word | Discipline Week | The Yielded Mind – A 50-Day Journey of Reflection and Renewal

  7. 6d ago

    Day 15: Renewing the Mind | Discipline Week | The Yielded Mind – A 50-Day Journey of Reflection and Renewal

    Send us Fan Mail A transformed life begins with a renewed mind. Welcome to Day 15 of The Yielded Mind – A 50-Day Journey of Reflection and Renewal. As Discipline Week begins, you'll discover that spiritual disciplines are not about earning God's favor but about creating space for the Holy Spirit to transform your life. Through Romans 12:2, you'll learn that God changes your life by first renewing your mind through His Word, prayer, gratitude, and daily obedience. In today's episode, you'll learn why the world continually seeks to shape your thinking, what it means to be transformed by the renewing of your mind, and how faithful spiritual disciplines position you to experience the Holy Spirit's ongoing work of transformation. Today's Scripture: Romans 12:2  In This Episode: Why spiritual transformation begins with the renewal of your mindThe difference between being conformed to the world and transformed by GodThe meaning of the Greek word metamorphoōHow God's Word, prayer, gratitude, and obedience renew your thinkingWhy spiritual disciplines position you for transformation rather than earn God's favorA guided prayer for a renewed mind and a disciplined walk with ChristKey Truth: "God renews your mind through His Word and the faithful work of His indwelling Holy Spirit as you return to Him each day." Reflection Question: Which daily spiritual discipline could you intentionally strengthen this week to create more space for the Holy Spirit to renew your mind? Prayer Focus: Ask the Holy Spirit to cultivate a deeper love for God's Word, a consistent life of prayer, and a heart that willingly responds in obedience as He continues transforming your mind. If today's episode encouraged you, consider following the podcast, sharing it with someone who needs hope, and leaving a rating and review. It helps more people discover the transforming power of God's truth. For additional resources, visit TheYieldedMind.com. The Yielded Mind is written and hosted by Eric S. Hayes.

    Day 15: Renewing the Mind | Discipline Week | The Yielded Mind – A 50-Day Journey of Reflection and Renewal

  8. Jul 13

    Day 14: Victory Through Christ | Conflict Week | The Yielded Mind – A 50-Day Journey of Reflection and Renewal

    Send us Fan Mail Your struggles do not define your future. Through Jesus Christ, you have already been given His victory. Welcome to Day 14 of The Yielded Mind – A 50-Day Journey of Reflection and Renewal. As Conflict Week comes to a close, you'll discover the hope that anchors every spiritual battle. The conflict between the Spirit and the flesh is real, but it is not the end of your story. Through Romans 8:37, you'll learn that your victory is not found in your own strength, determination, or spiritual maturity. It is found in the finished work of Jesus Christ, who has already overcome on your behalf. In today's episode, you'll learn why victory belongs to every believer in Christ, how the Holy Spirit empowers you to live from that victory each day, and why your present struggles can never define your eternal future. Today's Scripture: Romans 8:37 In This Episode: Why Romans 8 begins with no condemnation and ends with complete victoryWhat it means to be more than a conqueror through ChristWhy victory is found in Jesus rather than your own strengthHow the Holy Spirit empowers you to walk in Christ's finished workWhy your daily obedience is evidence of the victory Christ has already wonA guided prayer to confidently walk in Christ's victoryKey Truth: "Your struggles do not define your future. Through Jesus Christ, you have been given His victory, and the Holy Spirit will faithfully strengthen you to walk in it every day." Reflection Question: How would your response to today's struggles change if you truly believed that Christ's victory, not your circumstances, defines your future? Prayer Focus: Ask the Holy Spirit to renew your mind, strengthen your confidence in Christ's finished work, and help you walk each day in the victory He has already secured for you. If today's episode encouraged you, consider following the podcast, sharing it with someone who needs hope, and leaving a rating and review. It helps more people discover the transforming power of God's truth. For additional resources, visit TheYieldedMind.com. The Yielded Mind is written and hosted by Eric S. Hayes.

    Day 14: Victory Through Christ | Conflict Week | The Yielded Mind – A 50-Day Journey of Reflection and Renewal
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Created for those who desire lasting transformation, this podcast guides you through the daily practice of renewing your mind through the work of the indwelling Holy Spirit. In a world filled with pressure, noise, and constant demands, many attempt to change through effort, discipline, and control. True transformation does not come from striving. Transformation comes as the mind yields to the Spirit of God already at work within. Your host is Eric Hayes, minister, teacher, and author of The Yielded Mind. His work equips believers to step out of self-driven effort and walk in daily surrender, where the Holy Spirit brings lasting change from within. This is not a podcast for reflection.  This is a pathway to transformation.

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  • Creator
    Eric S. Hayes
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 His Mem Ministries
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    The Yielded Mind Podcast