If Christians are first and foremost citizens of heaven, then is it ever appropriate to show patriotism for a homeland? Tomorrow is July 4th — Independence Day in the United States. A big day of celebration for us here. Every year it raises questions for Christians about nationalism and what’s a healthy level of patriotism. Matt, a podcast listener, writes in to ask this: “Pastor John, hello! Obviously, as Christians we are to live as strangers, exiles, aliens, and pilgrims on this earth. Is there an appropriate place in the Christian life to be patriotic? If so, what is it? And at what point does our patriotism go too far?” Read or listen to this interview at our website: https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/how-much-patriotism-is-too-much-patriotism Find other recent and popular Ask Pastor John episodes: https://www.desiringgod.org/ask-pastor-john