Focus on the Family, the Colorado-based Christian organization advocating the sanctity of marriage, is recovering after two of its officials within two months confessed to infidelity.

Most recently, Mike Trout, longtime co-host to Dr. James Dobson's popular radio show and vice president of broadcasting at Focus, resigned in October because of his participation in an inappropriate relationship with a woman other than his wife.

Mr. Trout told The Colorado Springs Gazette that the woman was not a Focus employee and that the relationship is over.

Mr. Trout and his wife have been married 31 years, and they have three grown daughters.

Paul Hetrick, vice president of Focus, called Mr. Trout's situation "grievous" but commended Mr. Trout for admitting fault and resigning.

"Mike was here for 19 years, which makes this situation unsettling," Mr. Hetrick told The Voice. "He was the second most visible person next to James Dobson."

Richard Hosley, an orthodontist in Southern Oregon, and his wife, Janette, have supported Focus on the Family since the '70s. They are also personal acquaintances of Focus' founder, Dr. James Dobson, whom they credit for helping them raise their four children.

"It just saddens me to see the devil successfully snare a person who was trying to serve the Lord," Dr. Hosley said. "The tragedy is that it gives fuel to those who would like to be critical of the Christian faith."

Another Focus on the Family official, John Paulk, was criticized for visiting a gay bar in Washington, D.C., in September and then lying about the incident.

Focus disciplined Mr. Paulk, a self-described former homosexual who advocates that homosexuals can change, but he remains employed.

Vice President Hetrick told The Voice that Mr. Paulk did err in visiting a gay bar, but Mr. Paulk only went to the bar out of curiosity and not to seek homosexual relations.

"John asked for forgiveness from his family and Focus," Mr. Hetrick said.

Focus supporters worry that these transgressions will scar Focus' reputation and undermine the ministry's mission, but many remain faithful.

Carl Wilson, an Oregon State Representative and co-owner of two secular radio stations in Southern Oregon, said the incidents of infidelity will not stop him from sending Focus' weekend show over the airwaves.

"I think Focus' message is very good," Rep. Wilson, who has aired Focus' weekend show for 12 years, said. "This will have no effect on what we do for them as an organization."

Dr. Richard and Janette Hosley also stand behind James Dobson and Focus on the Family's ministry.

The Hosleys applaud how Dr. Dobson handled the setbacks and believe the organization will heal and grow through the adversity. They also vow that the recent embarrassments at Focus will not change their financial contributions.

"This will not affect our financial support to Focus," Dr. Hosley said, "but will increase our prayer support."