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# Thomas Christianson

Thomas Christianson is a writer, speaker, pastor and professor living in the Baltimore area. He is a graduate of Christ for the Nations Institute in Dallas, TX and holds a Master's Degree in Practical Theology from Regent University in Virginia Beach, VA. He is currently pursuing a Doctorate through Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, CA.

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##### [I was addicted to porn and here's how I stopped](https://blog.iamsecond.com/i-was-addicted-to-porn-and-heres-how-i-stopped)

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