Crushing Chaos - by Manny Arango (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Respected pastor and Bible nerd Manny Arango reveals how the gospel empowers us to establish peace in our disordered lives by embracing God's design for us to be agents of order in a chaotic world.

"Manny Arango doesn't pull punches in Crushing Chaos, and that's exactly why you need it. 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

There is chaos in your life, probably more than you bargained for. But rest assured that the God of the Bible is neither intimidated nor stumped by your chaos. He knows exactly how to conquer it and create order in your life. The story of the Bible centers on God's work of bringing form and function to the messes we humans make. In fact, His solution for the Chaos found in Genesis wasn't to automatically provide peace--it was to establish order. And for good reason.

In Crushing Chaos, pastor and self-proclaimed Bible nerd Manny Arango unfolds the ways that God faithfully, lovingly does just that, showing you how to conquer the chaos you've carried with you for far too long and restoring passion and purpose to your life. You'll discover how a path of surrender and self-sacrifice can lead you from a place of turmoil and confusion to a place of hope and peace. The answer is in saying "yes" to a radically reordered life.

Amid the life and ministry, suffering and death, and triumphant resurrection of Jesus, we encounter the methods behind his mission (hint: they took pretty much everyone by surprise) to bring His people back to life in the Garden of New Creation, which we were originally intended--and are still destined--to call home.

The One who triumphed over chaos once and for all wants to bring you out of the confusion of this broken world and into a divinely ordered life. Embark on this journey you were always meant to take and have joy fill your heart and hope flourish in your soul.

Review Quotes

"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

About the Author

Manny Arango is a Bible nerd and founder of ARMA Courses--an online educational platform that helps Christians become biblically literate. The platform has grown to thousands of monthly subscribers since launching in 2020. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Arango and his wife, Tia, are the pastors at The Garden in the heart of Houston, Texas. He graduated from Northern Seminary in June 2024 with a doctorate in New Testament studies. Arango has been married to his beautiful wife for more than a decade, and they have a son named Theophilus.