Crushing Chaos: God’s Design for Order in Marriage with Manny Arango Ep 688
Release Date: 07/29/2025
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info_outlineWhat if the chaos in your life and marriage isn’t random, but the result of living out of sync with God’s divine order? In this powerful episode, Dr. Kim welcomes pastor, author, and Bible teacher Manny Arango to the show for the first time. Drawing from his book Crushing Chaos, Manny shares how God brings peace by establishing order and how that same truth can transform our marriages. From understanding “Sequence, Authority, Rhythm” to identifying the chaos we invite into our homes, this conversation is full of practical wisdom and biblical depth. Whether you're navigating stress, disconnection, or just longing for more peace at home, this episode will help you move toward order, unity, and rest.
Episode Highlights:
God’s first works calm the chaos.
Understanding God’s context changes the way we read the Bible.
God is an expert at not just blessing people with peace, but giving people order.
We can’t make lasting decisions in our marriage based on a temporary rhythm.
Boundaries are necessary for proper order.
Quotes from Today's Episode:
Alot of times we are really good at knowing what the Bible says, but not good at knowing what the Bible means.
He takes our lives which are naturally chaotic and dysfunctional and God begins to create order.
Most people think the opposite of chaos is peace, but the reality is the opposite of chaos is order.
Life is full of rhythm. You can’t fight against the rhythm of life.
God does healthy, biblically inspired boundaries.
Your feelings aren’t a good indicator of whether or not something is godly or biblical.
The Word of God has to have preeminence.
Couples’ Conversation Guide:
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Where might we be living out of sync with God’s order in our marriage or home?
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How do we define peace in our marriage? Do you feel like it is based on emotions or God’s order?
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What boundaries might we need to set to protect the rhythm and health of our relationship?
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