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CRUSHING CHAOS & CRUSHING CHAOS STUDY GUIDE
by Manny Arango

CRUSHING CHAOS & CRUSHING CHAOS STUDY GUIDE by Manny Arango

Popular teaching pastor and social media sensation Manny Arango has found that it’s hard to talk to people about the Bible using only loose concepts. Words like “sin” and “evil” are vague, they put people on the defensive, and they can sometimes be difficult to locate in your own life. But he’s learned that when he talks about “chaos” instead, everyone knows what he means, and everyone wants to learn how to fix it for themselves. In CRUSHING CHAOS, Arango proposes that by reexamining the Bible through the lens of order versus chaos, we can find solutions to many of the problems of modern life.

After all, the Bible is full of chaos… and monsters. From the Leviathan to the snake in the Garden of Eden (which Arango suggests was actually a dragon), the Bible consistently personifies the forces of evil as all manner of monstrous creatures. Arango argues that we should step back from literal interpretations and look at these stories the way that ancient audiences would have, as metaphors for the chaos and disorder that are rampant in the world. When we succumb to those dark forces, we become chaos monsters ourselves. But there is a cure for chaos, it’s also right there in the Bible, and we can find it by following Jesus’s example and letting God’s order and authority bring us peace.

Stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, temptation—all these things and more are just symptoms of chaos, and by introducing order into your life, you can break free of them and start following the plan God has for you. Written in a lively, accessible voice and woven through with personal, biblical, and pop culture examples, CRUSHING CHAOS is a roadmap to setting your world in order so that you can become who you’re meant to be.

Dr. Manny Arango is a teaching pastor at Social Dallas, author of BRAIN WASHED (Bethany House, 2022), and the founder of ARMA (Latin for “armor”), a ministry that offers original online discipleship courses about the Bible and theology to thousands of subscribers. Manny has a master's degree from Southeastern University and a PhD in New Testament from Northern Seminary. Manny is a preacher, Bible nerd, storyteller, and overcomer. He is living proof that biblical truth empowers people to rebuild their lives and rewire their minds. With over 100,000 followers on TikTok and 72,000 on Instagram, Manny’s platform continues to grow, and we will publish his CRUSHING CHAOS DEVOTIONAL in September 2025.

“Manny Arango doesn’t pull punches in Crushing Chaos, and that’s exactly why you need it. This book gets right to the point—your life doesn’t have to stay messy, but you’ve got to be ready to put in the work. Arango is honest, funny, and straight-up practical. He gives you real steps to crush the chaos and make room for God’s order in your life. You’ll laugh, you’ll grow, and you’ll be glad you picked this book up.”

—Travis and Jackie Greene, lead pastors of Forward City Church, South Carolina

“Manny Arango is a masterful storyteller with the depth of a skilled theologian and the insight of a pastor. Crushing Chaos is a much-needed guide for navigating the turbulence that so often surrounds us. Arango doesn’t just diagnose the problem—he also leads you on a journey to rediscover the ancient rhythms of order God established from the very beginning. This book is raw, insightful, and filled with biblical truths that will challenge your thinking and transform your life. If you’re ready to confront chaos and step into God’s peace, Crushing Chaos is a must-read.”

—Chris Durso, pastor at SoHo Bible Study and author of The Heist

“We’ve been in the chaos before—addiction, crumbling marriage, feeling ready to walk away. Crushing Chaos isn’t just another self-help book. Manny Arango brings deep biblical truth with the raw honesty of someone who’s walked through chaos. If you’re tired of surface fixes and ready for real transformation, Arango will guide you there. This book isn’t about escaping chaos—it’s about embracing the peace and order God designed for your life.”

—Jimmy and Irene Rollins, authors of Two Equals One

“We have a rare gift in Manny Arango who has just given the church a theological masterclass, storytelling masterpiece, and shepherding manual in his newest book: Crushing Chaos. In a world filled with chaos politically, spiritually, emotionally and relationally, Manny takes us back to the garden and reintroduces us to our God who has been establishing order and peace for His people from the very beginning. Each chapter offers fresh revelation from God’s Word and applicable strategy to crush the chaos in our own lives. Manny reminds us that our inheritance as children of God is a sound mind, peace that passes all understanding, and joy unspeakable and full of His glory.”

—Natalie Runion, founder of Raised to Stay, worship leader, songwriter, speaker, and bestselling author